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Case Description

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Decomposed individual found by the Platte River in Commerce City Colorado
Date Found: 1980-09-12

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Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
William Ferguson
William Ferguson
MP28284 • Missing since Feb 28, 1961 from Denver, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Butler
John Butler
MP2513 • Missing since Apr 23, 1980 from Gering, Nebraska
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Gates
John Gates
MP24464 • Missing since Apr 23, 1916 from Longmont, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 64 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"

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.