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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found by hunters in mountainous region.
Date Found: 1979-01-27

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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
Wynant Moore
Wynant Moore
MP57169 • Missing since Jun 2, 1974 from Slade, Kentucky
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
William Bishop, Jr.
William Bishop, Jr.
MP21449 • Missing since Mar 2, 1976 from Elkmont, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%131 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
David Bleaney
David Bleaney
MP56214 • Missing since Aug 1, 1975 from Charleston, West Virginia
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Edward Howard
Edward Howard
MP24876 • Missing since May 20, 1976 from Milford Center, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
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.