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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 34-48
from Near Quartzsite, Arizona


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Victim Details

Jul 27, 2017

Sep 27, 2024

18519

ML94-0901

Adult - Pre 50

34

48

46783

72 inches

141 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1946

1960

1994

Jun 27, 1994

Near Quartzsite

Arizona

La Paz County

Unknown

1

12575

La Paz County Sheriff's Office

Parker

Arizona

La Paz County

1109 West Arizona Avenue, , Parker, Arizona

9286696141

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lapazsheriff.org/

940600251

Sandy

longest hairs are 10 inches in length

re-brown profuse on arms

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: blue coin purse in front pants pocket and a piece of Styrofoam cup with "San Bernadino" written upon it; Eastpak brand day-glow green back pack with "Michael" written upon it; AT&T phone credit card
  • Clothing: cut-off blue denim jeans (Levi Strauss brand; 35 inch waist) with yellow string through belt loops; dirty T-shirt with "Thor Racewear" logo ("for best results Thor Racewear and bikini-clad woman with motorcycle" size XL)
  • Footwear: white tennis shoes;


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Case Description

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Decomposed body found along side of freeway. Also present were a backpack with "Michael" written upon it and a scrap of styofoam cup with "San Bernadino" written upon it.
Date Found: 1994-06-27

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16848

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    William Facteau
    William Facteau
    MP91871 • Missing since Nov 1, 1993 from Golden Valley, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 lb
    77%Possible
    Randolph Brookshire
    Randolph Brookshire
    MP21350 • Missing since Feb 13, 1991 from Buckeye, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'4"
    Weight 65%141 lb vs 200–240 lb
    76%Possible
    Donald Shelenberger
    Donald Shelenberger
    MP28119 • Missing since Jul 2, 1994 from Pima County, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%186 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
    76%Possible
    Vance Mcdermid
    Vance Mcdermid
    MP29115 • Missing since Mar 1, 1993 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%181 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    76%Possible
    David Klink
    David Klink
    MP19022 • Missing since Nov 25, 1993 from Chino Valley, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 34–48 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 52%141 lb vs 210–230 lb
    76%Possible
    James Johnson
    James Johnson
    MP11746 • Missing since Dec 25, 1986 from Scottsdale, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–160 lb
    76%Possible
    Ronald Peterson
    Ronald Peterson
    MP9038 • Missing since Jul 23, 1994 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 70%141 lb vs 190–200 lb
    76%Possible
    Dennis Samstag
    Dennis Samstag
    MP2752 • Missing since Jul 7, 1994 from Needles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 34
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Iverson
    John Iverson
    MP14602 • Missing since Jan 4, 1991 from Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 42–43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 73%141 lb vs 185–190 lb
    75%Possible
    David Goldberg
    David Goldberg
    MP141407 • Missing since Sep 24, 1992 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–48 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%181 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 69%141 lb vs 189 lb

    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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