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The decedent was found by a child that was playing in the area. There was a gate across the alleyway and the Fire Department cut the lock to gain access. The decedent appeared to be homeless and had a small camp within the alleyway. He was found lying supine on a piece of brown colored cardboard while zipped up inside a red sleeping bag and wearing multiple layers of clothing.
Date Found: 2002-01-12

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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.

78%Possible
Kinsey Otto
Kinsey Otto
MP202 • Missing since May 20, 2000 from North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 53%101 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Joseph Hayes
Joseph Hayes
MP156187 • Missing since Jan 15, 1999 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–8'0"
Weight 54%101 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Robert Turner
Robert Turner
MP9324 • Missing since Jul 2, 1999 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 38%101 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Joseph Hayes
Joseph Hayes
MP117580 • Missing since Jan 15, 1999 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Vance Mcdermid
Vance Mcdermid
MP29115 • Missing since Mar 1, 1993 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Phinnis Jordan
Phinnis Jordan
MP26193 • Missing since Jun 1, 1997 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 62%101 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Robert Longson
Robert Longson
MP21820 • Missing since May 1, 1998 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 44%101 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Trevor Angell
Trevor Angell
MP161 • Missing since Sep 22, 2000 from Primm, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 30%101 lb vs 170–180 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.