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Case Description

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Skeletal remains of an adult male were discovered in a remote campsite outside of Newport, Oregon.
Date Found: 2024-04-18

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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.

80%Moderate
Warren Gardner
Warren Gardner
MP55202 • Missing since Jan 5, 2019 from Lincoln City, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'0"
79%Possible
Albert Difonzo Jr.
Albert Difonzo Jr.
MP103166 • Missing since Dec 13, 2022 from Timber, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
79%Possible
Christopher Van
Christopher Van
MP75205 • Missing since Aug 20, 2020 from Eugene, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
79%Possible
David Terris
David Terris
MP37495 • Missing since Jul 3, 2012 from Newport, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 48–49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
Nicholas Antone
Nicholas Antone
MP105748 • Missing since Jun 25, 2022 from Springfield, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 60–75 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
Robert Kobel
Robert Kobel
MP88043 • Missing since Sep 4, 2021 from Scio, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 60–75 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
Brian Wells
Brian Wells
MP37489 • Missing since Jan 11, 2008 from Depoe Bay, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 60–75 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'0"
78%Possible
John Gatens
John Gatens
MP37393 • Missing since May 31, 1995 from Newport, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson
MP14280 • Missing since Dec 11, 2001 from Newport, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'0"–6'8"
78%Possible
Phillip Sumner
Phillip Sumner
MP139179 • Missing since Nov 18, 2023 from Hillsboro, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 60–75 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"

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.