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.
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 53%190 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
James Laws
MP29910 • Missing since Nov 22, 1980 from Asheville, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Roy Shew
MP88498 • Missing since Dec 8, 1980 from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 20–35 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%167 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 73%190 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Weight 79%190 lb vs 130–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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.
