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The victim resided at a nursing home near Battle Lake, MN as of 05/01/2005 and was living there until he died on 05/18/2006. He had assumed the identify of David Charles Erickson 15 years prior and his real identity was unknown at death. It is possible he previously lived in Arizona.
Date Found: 2005-05-01

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
Scott Hafics
Scott Hafics
MP2045 • Missing since Jun 2, 2004 from Park Rapids, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 145–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Brown
John Brown
MP13053 • Missing since Nov 22, 2004 from Walker, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 45–55 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Charles Zilka
Charles Zilka
MP13029 • Missing since Jul 22, 1994 from Little Falls, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 39%160 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Theodore Dengerud
Theodore Dengerud
MP9410 • Missing since Apr 3, 1982 from Sunburg, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Richard Hampson
Richard Hampson
MP12985 • Missing since Aug 5, 1989 from Little Falls, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
David Johnston
David Johnston
MP12981 • Missing since Apr 8, 1988 from Brainerd, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
Bernard Rusness
Bernard Rusness
MP12305 • Missing since Apr 3, 1976 from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
76%Possible
Paul Levang
Paul Levang
MP50243 • Missing since May 15, 1970 from Mounds View, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
Roger Sandberg
Roger Sandberg
MP34807 • Missing since Nov 1, 1980 from Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%149 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
Mark Christianson
Mark Christianson
MP13030 • Missing since Aug 12, 1995 from Anoka, Minnesota
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%135 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

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.