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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-45
from Apache Junction, Arizona


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Victim Details

Dec 16, 2009

Jun 9, 2022

6195

ML02-1275

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

11117

75 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Days

1957

1977

2002

Jul 29, 2002

Apache Junction

Arizona

Pinal County

No

1

5322

Pinal County Sheriff's Office

Florence

Arizona

Pinal County

971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building C, Florence, Arizona

5208665111

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Sheriff/Pages/home.aspx

02 07 29 048

Jul 29, 2002

Brown

Balding on top/front, hair on sides of scalp gray-brown 14 cm in length

Light brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Red t-shirt, short sleeved, "Gatorade" logo on back
  • Clothing: Navy blue shorts, size L Long-sleeved green shirt, size XL, "Nuovo" brand Light colored slacks, size 40 x 32, "Tommy Hilfiger" brand: right zippered pocket contained a black comb, disposable cigarette lighter, and coins
  • Eyewear: Black framed sunglasses with attached retainer (three white metal stars on retainer)
  • Footwear: One pair of white socks Hiking boots, brown and black "Faded Glory" brand, size 11, sole inserts
  • Jewelry: String necklace with multiple blue beads


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Case Description

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Decedent was found under an overpass on Highway 60. Recent match in AFIS to a record with multiple names: Paul Brannan, Jerry Rye, Maurice Morton, and Paul Hinman. These names are in the process of being investigated.
Date Found: 2002-07-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6405

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Robert Fisher
    Robert Fisher
    MP7066 • Missing since Apr 9, 2001 from Scottsdale, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 68%250 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Randolph Brookshire
    Randolph Brookshire
    MP21350 • Missing since Feb 13, 1991 from Buckeye, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'4"
    Weight 100%250 lb vs 200–240 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Rolfe Hughes
    Rolfe Hughes
    MP34511 • Missing since Mar 17, 1995 from Black Canyon City, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 49%250 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Daniel Chervenka Jr
    Daniel Chervenka Jr
    MP467 • Missing since May 29, 1999 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'3" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 28%250 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Barry Duncan
    Barry Duncan
    MP511 • Missing since Oct 5, 1994 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 49%250 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    MP15678 • Missing since Feb 26, 2001 from Monterrey Mexico, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36–37 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%250 lb vs 100–300 lb
    75%Possible
    Joey Ledlow
    Joey Ledlow
    MP1063 • Missing since Aug 22, 2000 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%6'3" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 4%250 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Rene Layja
    Rene Layja
    MP1062 • Missing since Apr 23, 1994 from Mesa, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 100%250 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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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