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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-30
from , Mississippi


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Victim Details

Feb 29, 2016

Mar 3, 2023

16480

87-23702

Adult - Pre 30

25

30

35807

67 inches

69 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

8

Years

1950

1956

1980

1981

Dec 24, 1987

Found near the Escatawpa's Greenwood Cemetery

Mississippi

Jackson County

No

1

41657

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Pascagoula

Mississippi

Jackson County

Austin Barnett

Investigator

P.O. Box 998, 3104 Magnolia Street, Pascagoula, Mississippi

2287693024

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/officials/sheriff/index.php

Blond/Strawberry

Blond to light brown in color.

  • Clothing: Found beside the body were that of a blue coat with plaid lining. Remains of a dark colored t-shirt, both turned inside out. Also, there were two front pockets, front zipper, snap and thread normally associated with jeans.


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Was killed by multiple stab wounds Skeletal remains and had been at that area for sometime. Found in a muddy area in Escatawpa's Greenwood Cemetery near the Escatawpa River.
Date Found: 1987-12-24

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14824

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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
    William Newman
    William Newman
    MP4172 • Missing since Jan 8, 1980 from Slidell, Louisiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    78%Possible
    Jeffrey Hegwood
    Jeffrey Hegwood
    MP53151 • Missing since Mar 20, 1980 from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Christopher Lirette
    Christopher Lirette
    MP4154 • Missing since Aug 19, 1977 from Brewton, Alabama
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Randy Doran
    Randy Doran
    MP76852 • Missing since Apr 1, 1978 from New Orleans, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Raymond Arruebarrena
    Raymond Arruebarrena
    MP68429 • Missing since Jul 3, 1976 from New Orleans, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Robert Kelley Jr.
    Robert Kelley Jr.
    MP40337 • Missing since Mar 15, 1979 from East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%152 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Alan Bourque
    Alan Bourque
    MP38268 • Missing since Feb 7, 1970 from New Orleans, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Curtis Leon Havard
    Curtis Leon Havard
    DN6048DMMS • Missing since Mar 10, 1970 from Escatawpa, Mississippi
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Blond 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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