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Found in Boulder Creek near the 28th Street bridge. Estimated to have been in the water for two to three days.
Date Found: 1971-06-20

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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.

84%Moderate
William Ferguson
William Ferguson
MP28284 • Missing since Feb 28, 1961 from Denver, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Thomas Riha
Thomas Riha
MP32841 • Missing since Mar 15, 1969 from Boulder, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 77%170–180 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Gates
John Gates
MP24464 • Missing since Apr 23, 1916 from Longmont, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 55 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Joseph Halpern
Joseph Halpern
MP2797 • Missing since Aug 15, 1933 from Estes Park Vacinity, Colorado
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Emerson Farnsworth
Emerson Farnsworth
MP87230 • Missing since Jul 4, 1967 from Price, Utah
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%295 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 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.