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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-70
from Gales Creek, Oregon


Victim Details

Jun 25, 2013

Aug 21, 2024

26919

77-2671

Adult - Pre 70

45

70

37456

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Months

1907

1932

1977

Dec 17, 1977

Gales Creek

Gales Creek

Oregon

Washington County

97117

No

1

6754

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Hillsboro

Oregon

Washington County

215 Southwest Adams Avenue, , Hillsboro, Oregon

5038462700

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff/

77-15257

Brown

Brown hair approximately 2-3 inches in length, thinning at the temples

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Set of dentures with stamped number "351-923"
  • Clothing: Blue bib overalls; gray sweatshirt; brown tie on work boots
  • Jewelry: Yellow metal Timex watch with a metal flex style band


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Case Description

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A fisherman found the body of an unidentified white male in Gales Creek, Washington County. The body was fully clothed wearing blue bib overalls, a gray sweatshirt, and brown leather tie on boots. This individual had been shot 3 times in the head: homicide.
Date Found: 1977-12-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11390

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Barreto
    John Barreto
    MP7696 • Missing since Jan 20, 1977 from Lake Oswego, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 45%Est. 45–70 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    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.

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