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Case Description

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In the afternoon of June 23, 1958, a railroad worker discovered the decomposing body of an unidentified man along the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way about 10 miles east of Lucin. He was laying in a barren area and had either jumped or fallen from a westbound train. The man had died of his injuries and had been there about a week.
Date Found: 1958-06-23

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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.

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77%Possible
Ellsworth Mielke
Ellsworth Mielke
MP112366 • Missing since Aug 25, 1947 from Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%175–200 lb vs 170–180 lb

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.