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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 35-45
from Kansas City, Missouri


Victim Details

Feb 23, 2015

Apr 18, 2024

13963

97-1017

Adult - Pre 50

35

45

22679

65 inches

172 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

6

Hours

1952

1962

1997

Jul 31, 1997

Kansas City

Missouri

Jackson County

64109

No

1

19677

Kansas City Police Department

Kansas City

Missouri

Jackson County

Benjamin Caldwell

Captain

1125 Locust Street, , Kansas City, Missouri

8162345136

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.kcpd.org/

97-080806

Jul 31, 1997

Brown

Dark brown straight hair measuring 2 inches in length covering the scalp

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: - Multiple curvilinear scars lie in the left malar portion of the face - 2" long curvilinear scar lies inferior and lateral to the left lower lip - Scar appearing to be an inverted cross lies in the anteromedial right forearm, distal one-third - Hypopigmented scar lies in the dorsal left hand - Well healed surgical scar with crosshatch suture scars extends from the epigastrium to the pubis in the midline - 5/8" in diameter oval scar lies in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen - Oblique 1" long linear scar with crosshatch suture scars lies in the left flank - Multiple scars lie in the anterior right knee - Pale scar lies in the anteromedial left knee - 2" linear oblique scar lies in the right posterolateral flank - A healing small a…

  • Clothing: Black polo shirt with a black and white collar; Bleached jeans; Green boxer shorts with pictures of cartoon ducks
  • Footwear: Black and white athletic shoes


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Shot by another
Date Found: 1997-07-31

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13577

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Mitchell Hamilton
    Mitchell Hamilton
    MP241 • Missing since Jan 2, 1996 from Kansas City, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Elvin Crist
    Elvin Crist
    MP12357 • Missing since Dec 10, 1996 from Lawrence, Kansas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 98%172 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Clay Foreman
    Clay Foreman
    MP9344 • Missing since May 28, 1979 from Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Donald Goodman
    Donald Goodman
    MP376 • Missing since Jul 25, 1993 from Topeka, Kansas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 86%60 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 90%172 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 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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