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The decedent was located after bystanders observed him in the Des Moines River near the Vandalia Drive Boat Ramp. The decedent was unclothed except for socks. No tattoos were noted.
Date Found: 2024-08-15

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Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

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.

79%Possible
William Shiffer
William Shiffer
MP131380 • Missing since Mar 10, 2019 from Des Moines, Iowa
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 49%108 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
77%Possible
John Gosch
John Gosch
MP6131 • Missing since Sep 5, 1982 from Des Moines, Iowa
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 42 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 74%108 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
77%Possible
Woodrow Borysenko
Woodrow Borysenko
MP152454 • Missing since May 15, 2023 from Omaha, Nebraska
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%127 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–8'0"
Weight 80%108 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
76%Possible
Jason Huff
Jason Huff
MP99428 • Missing since Nov 12, 2020 from Cameron, Missouri
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%133 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 33%108 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Bald vs Bald
76%Possible
Matthew Ferris
Matthew Ferris
MP17065 • Missing since Mar 7, 1991 from Des Moines, Iowa
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 74%108 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
76%Possible
Christopher Stewart
Christopher Stewart
MP404 • Missing since Aug 15, 2003 from Des Moines, Iowa
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 23%108 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
76%Possible
Nicholas Gibbs
Nicholas Gibbs
MP147487 • Missing since May 27, 2024 from Kansas City, Missouri
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 89%108 lb vs 130–155 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Blond
75%Possible
George Campbell
George Campbell
MP93839 • Missing since Aug 9, 2020 from Bethany, Missouri
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%95 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 28%108 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Red
75%Possible
Blaine Evans
Blaine Evans
MP59041 • Missing since Jul 13, 2018 from Windham, Iowa
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 28%108 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Gray

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.