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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-60
from Reno, Nevada

Case Description
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Found submerged in the Truckee River. The decedent was wearing fishing waders, boots, and had a tattoo of "Don" on his left upper arm.
Date Found: 1979-07-13
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP150679
    • Victim Details

    Sep 25, 2025

    Oct 07, 2025

    52011

    1979-0487

    Adult - Pre 60

    50

    60

    72222

    71 inches

    180 lbs

    210 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    1979-07-13

    Reno

    Nevada

    Washoe County

    89501

    No

    51385

    Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office

    Reno

    Nevada

    Washoe County

    990 East 9th Street, , Reno, Nevada

    7757856114

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.washoecounty.us/coroner/index.php

    1979-0487

    2025-09-25

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown


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