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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 19-59
from Kenova, West Virginia


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Victim Details

Nov 12, 2020

Jul 14, 2023

36240

20-3401

Adult - Pre 60

19

59

62681

70 inches

73 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

May 23, 2020

Ohio River Mile Marker 316

Kenova

West Virginia

Wayne County

25530

No

1

31666

Kenova Police Department

Kenova

West Virginia

Wayne County

Robert "Bob" Sullivan

Chief of Police

1501 Pine Street, Kenova, WV 25530, , Kenova, West Virginia

3044531281

Local

Law Enforcement

https://kenovapolice.com/

Brown

short, ~4inches

Other

Other

  • Clothing: Purple sweatshirt, black tee shirt, blue jeans, black underwear, black socks


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Case Description

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Decedent was found in the middle of the Ohio River at Virginia Point in Kenova, WV on 5/23/20 0920. Decedent was found floating face down by Marathon Gas barge workers. Decedent was lassoed by workers to keep from floating away by barge workers. 911 was contacted and decedent was retrieved by VFD on 5/23/20 1015. Decedent was pronounced on 5/23/20 1047 by EMS on scene.
Date Found: 2020-05-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP75517

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Paul Sigman
    Paul Sigman
    MP107160 • Missing since Dec 1, 2014 from Grayson, Kentucky
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 91%200–220 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Christopher May
    Christopher May
    MP77455 • Missing since Jan 2, 2019 from Gilbert, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%200–220 lb vs 150–185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Roy Mahan
    Roy Mahan
    MP65401 • Missing since Feb 10, 2020 from Eccles, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%200–220 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Casey Collins
    Casey Collins
    MP42738 • Missing since Jan 2, 2017 from Louisa, Kentucky
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%200–220 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Gerald Smith
    Gerald Smith
    MP50475 • Missing since Nov 5, 2015 from Charleston, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 97%200–220 lb vs 175–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Christopher Haas
    Christopher Haas
    MP11771 • Missing since Jul 15, 2010 from Scottown, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%200–220 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Roy Lane
    Roy Lane
    MP75195 • Missing since Mar 16, 2018 from Clay City, Kentucky
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%200–220 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Harold Pack
    Harold Pack
    MP41317 • Missing since Nov 20, 2012 from Chapmanville, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'7"–5'10"
    Weight 93%200–220 lb vs 255–260 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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