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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-40
from Salisbury, Maryland


Victim Details

Jun 20, 2011

Sep 4, 2024

15039

88141

Adult - Pre 40

25

40

23896

73 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

12

Hours

1932

1947

1972

Sep 7, 1972

Salisbury

Maryland

Wicomico County

21804

No

1

10941

Maryland State Police Barrack E

Salisbury

Maryland

Wicomico County

Salisbury, 2765 North Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury, Maryland

4107493101

State

Law Enforcement

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/FieldOperationsBureau/BarrackESalisbury.aspx

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: .22 caliber bullets and some change (coins)
  • Clothing: Only described in report as "fully clothed."


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Case Description

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The decedent had been at a local drive-in, the Oaks, the evening before his death. He stated he had just split up with his wife and his brother was just killed in Vietnam. He was on his way to Ft. Meyers, FL. He was struck by a freight train near the drive-in (unknown if "drive-in" referred to restaurant at drive-in movie theatre or drive-in restaurant).
Date Found: 1972-09-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8862

    • 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.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    78%Possible
    John Paciulli
    John Paciulli
    MP59594 • Missing since Jul 10, 1971 from Patchogue, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%216 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    William Higgins
    William Higgins
    MP40945 • Missing since Apr 1, 1969 from McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 48%269 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 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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