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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Cutler, Maine


Victim Details

Jun 11, 2021

Jul 18, 2024

39977

1972-1652-A

Adult - Pre 60

54626

68 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 8, 1972

Cutler

Maine

Washington County

No

36627

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Machias

Maine

Washington County

83 Court Street, , Machias, Maine

2072558308

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.washingtoncountymaine.com/index.php/county-government/sheriff-s-office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Uncircumcised, edentulous

  • Accessories: Timex Omega waterproof wrist watch (left wrist)
  • Clothing: Decedent was found wearing black cotton trousers with belt; white undershorts; blue ankle-height stocking (left foot).


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Case Description

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White male found by lobsterman in the waters of the Bay of Fundy appx. 4 miles off the shore of Cutler Harbor, Cutler, Maine. No distinguishing features noted. Decedent was found wearing black cotton trousers with belt; white undershorts; Omega waterproof wrist watch (left wrist); blue ankle-height stocking (left foot). Decomposition suggests 2-8 weeks exposure in ocean.
Date Found: 1972-09-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP81147

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Melvin Murphy
    Melvin Murphy
    MP39511 • Missing since Mar 25, 1971 from Frenchmans Bay, Maine
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 40%190 lb vs 140 lb
    76%Possible
    Mack Sturgill
    Mack Sturgill
    MP39512 • Missing since Mar 25, 1971 from Frenchmans Bay, Maine
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 198 lb
    75%Possible
    Ralph Marsh
    Ralph Marsh
    MP55105 • Missing since Oct 23, 1965 from Wiscasset, Maine
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 165–180 lb
    75%Possible
    John Malloch
    John Malloch
    MP38910 • Missing since Sep 26, 1965 from Waterville, Maine
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 182 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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