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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-60
from Sparks, Nevada


Victim Details

Jul 27, 2010

Nov 9, 2023

13059

1166-85

Adult - Pre 60

50

60

21534

67 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Years

1923

1933

1983

Nov 22, 1985

Sparks

Nevada

Washoe County

9772

Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Reno

Nevada

Washoe County

911 East Parr Boulevard, , Reno, Nevada

7753283001

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.washoesheriff.com/

K-85-0501

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Upper denture plate with no indentifying inscription
  • Clothing: Fragment of partially burned cloth found near the remains.
  • Eyewear: Partially burned plastic framed with "American Optical A0306CHNTN 140 mm" written on inside of left temple.


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Case Description

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On 11/22/1985, bird hunters found partial skeletal remains in a steep, rocky ravine. There were multiple sites, approximately 100 yards in length, where skeletal fragments were found. Cloth and spectacles found near the remains had evidence of fire which was consistent with a range fire in that area approximately 2 years prior.
Date Found: 1985-11-22

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7469

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Gerald Layne
    Gerald Layne
    MP61535 • Missing since Jan 6, 1961 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    77%Possible
    Allan Crewe
    Allan Crewe
    MP97040 • Missing since Jun 4, 1969 from Pyramid Lake, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    77%Possible
    Roy Frisch
    Roy Frisch
    MP27248 • Missing since Mar 22, 1934 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 52 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    76%Possible
    Noel Davis
    Noel Davis
    MP24522 • Missing since Nov 1, 1915 from Reno, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 70 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–6'0"

    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.

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