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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 16-25
from St. Louis, Missouri


Victim Details

Nov 30, 2011

Sep 17, 2024

48560

CITY-1981-2309

Adult - Pre 30

16

25

1422

72 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

4

Weeks

1956

1965

1981

Jan 7, 1981

St. Louis

Missouri

St. Louis City

63111

No

1

729

St Louis Metropolitan Police

St Louis City

Missouri

, , ,

1981-152,849

Oct 7, 1981

Sandy

Mostly gone. Small amount of light-colored blonde or light brown hair present. Medium length and straight.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Bright blue comb found in the right rear pocket
  • Clothing: Shirt - Blue, rib-style, size "Large", brand "Sportswear" Underwear - Purple, bikini, size unknown Belt - Brown/black, end-to-end grommets, size unknown, 32 " from buckle to worn grommet, bronze/brass colored buckle Pants - Blue, jeans, 30" waist, 34 " inseam, "JC Penny", worn at the bottom at the heal Socks - Blue, knit, unknown size/brand
  • Footwear: Shoes - Blue/white stripes, tennis, low quarter-style, size 12, brand "Trax"


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Case Description

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The crew of a tugboat discovered this man floating in the Mississippi River near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. He was towed to the foot of Iron Street where there was a Coast Guard dock.
Date Found: 1981-01-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9556

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Dennis Reynolds
    Dennis Reynolds
    MP13278 • Missing since Feb 4, 1978 from Litchfield, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–180 lb
    77%Possible
    Earl Joggerst
    Earl Joggerst
    MP43261 • Missing since Aug 4, 1972 from Arnold, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb
    77%Possible
    Ricky Peterson
    Ricky Peterson
    MP36957 • Missing since Jan 7, 1981 from Washington, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 16
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb
    75%Possible
    James Stanford
    James Stanford
    MP50294 • Missing since May 1, 1971 from Overland, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 6'3"
    Weight 28%175 lb vs 125 lb
    75%Possible
    Clay Foreman
    Clay Foreman
    MP9344 • Missing since May 28, 1979 from Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%221 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb

    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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