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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 20-35
from East Troy, Wisconsin


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Victim Details

Jan 22, 2014

Sep 7, 2023

17100

79-012340

Adult

20

35

26203

66 inches

140 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

4

Months

1944

1959

1979

Oct 11, 1979

East Troy

Wisconsin

Walworth County

53115

1

12128

Walworth County Sheriff's Office

Elkhorn

Wisconsin

Walworth County

1770 Cth NN, PO Box 1004, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

2627414400

County

Law Enforcement

79-012340

Oct 11, 1979

Black

Black or dark brown approx 4 inches long and slightly curly.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: White sleeveless muscle type t-shirt size medium 38-40, chord type clothe tan campus concept No. 2 trowsers size 30-34 with no belt loops and adjustable waist clasp adjustment on each side of pants with a zipper fly, 1 pair of white colored sweat type socks, and jockey type Fruit of the Loom underwear size 30.
  • Footwear: Unique brown wedge loafer style shoes with thick heal. Heavy wear on the heels of each shoe. Dr Scholl's Clogs.


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The male victim's skeletal remains were located in a cornfield near the Village of East Troy in Walworth County, WI. The remains were badly decomposed and have not been identified. Race has not been determined.
Date Found: 1979-10-11

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12012

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Richard Morrison
    Richard Morrison
    MP50925 • Missing since Apr 25, 1977 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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