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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-70
from Indianapolis, Indiana


Victim Details

May 10, 2015

Feb 13, 2024

17344

MC-10-0040

Adult

20

70

26461

71 inches

231 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 8, 2010

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

46220

1

36082

Marion County Coroner's Office

Indianapolis

Indiana

Marion County

521 West McCarty, , Indianapolis, Indiana

3173274744

County

Coroner

Brown

Brown and partially gray hair

Dark colored

Gray

Gray

  • Accessories: tan leather gloves and brown leather gun holster
  • Clothing: Blue Jacket, blue denim jeans, white socks, blue denim shirt, black leather belt, blue thermal undershirt, and white briefs.
  • Footwear: white gym shoes


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Case Description

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On January 8, 2010, the decedent was found deceased suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The decedent was located in Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis, IN; at the time of the recovery there was snow on the ground and the outside temperature was reported at 21 degrees F.
Date Found: 2010-01-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13830

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Hurley
    John Hurley
    MP27067 • Missing since Apr 1, 2009 from Indianapolis, Indiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%231 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Billy Smith
    Billy Smith
    MP34639 • Missing since May 24, 2003 from Wabash, Indiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 91%231 lb vs 270–275 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Walter Smith Jr.
    Walter Smith Jr.
    MP1121 • Missing since Sep 3, 2006 from Edinburgh, Indiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%231 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Gray 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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