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Case Description

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Decedent was found on the side of the road by a passing motorist on Highway 93, Milepost 11.3,
Date Found: 1986-08-31

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Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

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.

82%Moderate
Mark Weller
Mark Weller
MP21155 • Missing since Nov 26, 1985 from Kingman, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 30–40 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 90%200 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
78%Possible
Gordon Miklethun
Gordon Miklethun
MP23095 • Missing since Jan 19, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 97%200 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 10%Blond vs Black
76%Possible
Donald Cowan
Donald Cowan
MP28352 • Missing since Dec 21, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
76%Possible
Michael Costlow
Michael Costlow
MP9036 • Missing since Aug 1, 1981 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'1"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
75%Possible
Joseph Doerfler
Joseph Doerfler
MP38173 • Missing since Mar 16, 1981 from Luke AFB, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 196 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.