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The remains were found in a ravine (shallow grave) by hikers in the desert area approximately 1.5 miles east of State Route 604 (also known as Las Vegas Blvd South) and 3.4 miles south of Sloan, Nevada.
Date Found: 1987-09-07

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Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

83%Moderate
Gordon Miklethun
Gordon Miklethun
MP23095 • Missing since Jan 19, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
83%Moderate
Robert Elder
Robert Elder
MP22423 • Missing since Sep 5, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
81%Moderate
Donald Cowan
Donald Cowan
MP28352 • Missing since Dec 21, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
John Smith Jr.
John Smith Jr.
MP73643 • Missing since Nov 13, 1972 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
Carroll Streich
Carroll Streich
MP38374 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from Nellis AFB, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
Pavel Kocsis
Pavel Kocsis
MP19580 • Missing since Oct 17, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Oleary
John Oleary
MP163109 • Missing since Jan 1, 1933 from Boulder City, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 55 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
75%Possible
Thomas Roberts
Thomas Roberts
MP12938 • Missing since Jul 10, 1969 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.