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Unidentified remains found by a family walking their dog.
Date Found: 1985-06-09

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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
William Riley
William Riley
MP20138 • Missing since Jun 17, 1984 from Evanston, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Thomas Short
Thomas Short
MP113731 • Missing since Jan 4, 1982 from Logansport, Indiana
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
David Morrison
David Morrison
MP34540 • Missing since Dec 1, 1979 from Hammond, Indiana
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 142–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Theodore Patlak
Theodore Patlak
MP79488 • Missing since Dec 15, 1980 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Craig Conner
Craig Conner
MP12787 • Missing since Oct 18, 1975 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Gary Cantlon
Gary Cantlon
MP24219 • Missing since Mar 1, 1969 from Riverdale, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
William Shields
William Shields
MP14152 • Missing since Jun 1, 1977 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 100–150 lb
79%Possible
Mark Collman
Mark Collman
MP12546 • Missing since Apr 3, 1979 from Yorkville, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Michael Small
Michael Small
MP29102 • Missing since Jul 28, 1980 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Richard Atwood
Richard Atwood
MP19588 • Missing since Aug 23, 1983 from White Cloud, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%136 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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.