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The decedent's body was found while firefighters were trying to put out a fire at the Rio Grande Co. lumber yard. The decedent was found outside between two buildings. A bottle of Thunderbird was next to the decedent's body. 3 packs and a sleeping bag were found nearby.
Date Found: 1978-06-24

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

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77%Possible
Joseph Santi
Joseph Santi
MP32026 • Missing since Jan 22, 1977 from Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 30–50 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'7"–6'1"
75%Possible
Ellsworth Mielke
Ellsworth Mielke
MP112366 • Missing since Aug 25, 1947 from Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"

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.