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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 18-60
from Las Vegas, Nevada

Case Description
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On 4/24/72, the decedent was found by railroad workers in open desert area just east of 121 S. Highland Avenue. It is possible that the decedent was homeless.
Date Found: 1972-04-24
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP395
    • Victim Details

    Jun 30, 2007

    Jul 02, 2018

    1281

    72-00280

    Adult - Pre 60

    18

    60

    2189

    68 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    7

    Days

    1912

    1954

    1972

    1972-04-24

    Las Vegas

    Nevada

    Clark County

    89106

    1

    1082

    Las Vega Metropolitan Police Department

    , , ,

    72-8245

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Gray, moderate length Moderate frontal parietal baldness

    N/A

    Unknown

    Unknown


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