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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-50
from Las Vegas, Nevada


Victim Details

Jun 30, 2007

Sep 28, 2018

1303

78-00027

Adult - Pre 50

40

50

2240

67 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1928

1938

1978

Jan 5, 1978

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89183

1110

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, , Las Vegas, Nevada

7028283111

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

N/A

Brown

Brown with a slight reddish tint Straight, 3 inches long

N/A

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: N/A
  • Clothing: Light blue shirt
  • Eyewear: N/A
  • Footwear: Tan slip-on shoes, blue socks
  • Jewelry: Large yellow ring with 7 white stones


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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On 01/05/1978, the resident of 11411 Rancho Destino discovered these skeletal remains in his corral where his dog had carried them in from the desert.
Date Found: 1978-01-05

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP410

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Carroll Streich
    Carroll Streich
    MP38374 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from Nellis AFB, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Thomas Roberts
    Thomas Roberts
    MP12938 • Missing since Jul 10, 1969 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Oleary
    John Oleary
    MP163109 • Missing since Jan 1, 1933 from Boulder City, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 45 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Smith Jr.
    John Smith Jr.
    MP73643 • Missing since Nov 13, 1972 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 70%Est. 40–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Pappas
    John Pappas
    MP29902 • Missing since Aug 18, 1976 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 40–50 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray

    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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