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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 26-32
from Columbia, Missouri


Victim Details

Dec 11, 2020

Dec 11, 2020

38317

A-76-208

Adult - Pre 40

26

32

52431

66 inches

68 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1943

1950

1975

1976

Aug 15, 1976

2100 Block Rock Quarry Road

Columbia

Missouri

Boone County

65201

No

34753

Columbia Police Department

Columbia

Missouri

Boone County

Renee Wilbarger

Detective

600 East Walnut Street, , Columbia, Missouri

5738747652

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-010072

Aug 15, 1976

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Finger and toe nails: Closely clipped fingernails

  • Clothing: One pair plaid, double knit trousers/pants, 28" waist One brown belt


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Case Description

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Human remains were discovered at the bottom of an embankment off Rock Quarry Road in Columbia, Missouri. The remains were badly decomposed with some mummification. Original associated Police Report number is A369455. New associated Police Report number is 2020-010072.
Date Found: 1976-08-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP76381

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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
    John Wagner
    John Wagner
    MP4387 • Missing since Feb 17, 1968 from Monroe City, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 26–32 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 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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