NV NV - Henderson, WhtMale 16-20, UP8005, *NEW NCMEC RECONSTRUCTION*, Located By Hikers, Campsite Found Nearby, Relatively Narrowed Squared Chin, Jan'98

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Have you seen this child?

Missing From: HENDERSON, NV, US. Missing Date: January 31, 1998. On January 31, 1998, hikers located decomposed skeletal remains in a remote desert area at the east end of Equestrian Road in Henderson, Nevada. The remains had been scattered, presumably by animals. The victim was found with: a...

www.missingkids.org

2023 NCMEC Rendering


2019 FBI Sculpt


"Skeletal remains were located by hikers 1.5 miles northeast of the intersection at Equestrian Drive and Foothills Drive. There was an apparent campsite located in the area with numerous personal items."

Sex - Male
Race - White
Age Range - 16-20
DBF - January 31, 1998
Location - Henderson, Nevada
PMI - 1 Year
Condition - Partial Skeletal

Height - 5' 8"(68 inches) Estimated
Unknown Weight

Hair Color - Red/Auburn
Head Hair Description - Estimated to be around 7 inches long at time of death

Distinctive Physical Features
- "Decedent had a relatively narrowed, squared chin"

Clothing
- Grey jacket "David Taylor" size M
- Blue short sleeve "Umbro" t-shirt size L
- Blue cut-off denim

Accessories
- "Wal-Mart" glasses case with 2 pairs of prescription eyeglasses
- Black "Skyway" canvas bag, contained "Realistic" walkman tape player with headphones
- Silver "M. Hohner Blues Harp" harmonica

Spoiler: Harmonica (REFERENCE)

- Black "Aqualite" wrist watch with a black plastic band
- Numerous bottles (some full, some empty) of aspirin and sleep aid

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Possible matches:

Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.
2046DMTX - Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Patrick Lee Ghering
4248DMWY - Patrick Lee Ghering

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[walt91]

I suggested Jason Saul as a potential match on his thread, so I'll cross-post that here.

Have you seen this child?

Missing From: BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, US. Missing Date: August 15, 1997. The photo of Jason wearing a red shirt was taken when he was 10 years old; however, he was 17 when he was last seen. Jason's photo is shown age-progressed to 41 years. He was last seen in the desert outside of Bullhead City...

www.missingkids.org

 

[Caring1]

Jason Saul has been ruled out. There are 3 exclusions.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Redirect Notice

Looks like the harmonicas are still sold - I was hoping that could provide more of a timeframe.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Possible matches:

Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.
2046DMTX - Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Patrick Lee Ghering
4248DMWY - Patrick Lee Ghering

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[Hochman]

Possible matches:

Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.
2046DMTX - Gregory Keith Mann, Jr.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Patrick Lee Ghering
4248DMWY - Patrick Lee Ghering

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Comparisons

Patrick

W/ Heavier set rendering


W/ Lighter set rendering


Gregory


I think Patrick is a good match, i'm just curious how he would have ended up camping in rural Nevada.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The NCMEC reconstruction suggests a deviated septum or a previously broken nose. I think it would be obvious in photos (IMO).

 

[Warwick1991]

Thinking about the clothing, David Taylor was a Sears brand. The RN number and model of the jacket might be helpful in figuring out when and where it was sold. Sears had a lot of local variations in what it sold. But it’s a long shot.

 

[Bit of hope]

Could this be Peter John McColl – The Charley Project
- A bit higher: 6'0
- has previously fractured his left forearm/elbow. The remains were scattered. Inventory of remains not entered in Namus, so it could have been missed.
- He is extremely nearsighted with 20/400 vision. Had contact, but might of course have bought new glasses.
- Would have been 18 in 1997 (PMI 1 year, remains found in 1998)
- shoulder length hair
- He enjoyed hiking along the trails of Tilden Park and riding his mountain bike in the Berkeley Hills, and he also liked music and poetry/is a guitar player.

1175DMCA - Peter John McColl

Dentals: Dental X-rays available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available in CODIS

I don't know if their is DNA available for John Doe, otherwise it would be a rule out by default and at least an easy rule out "by hand".

 

[dub]

Comparisons

Gregory

W/ Heavier set rendering
View attachment 448999View attachment 449000

W/ Lighter set rendering
View attachment 449003View attachment 449001

Patrick
View attachment 449002View attachment 449001

I think Patrick is a good match, i'm just curious how he would have ended up camping in rural Nevada.

Looks like you have the pictures/names switched up - the first guy is Patrick, the second one is Gregory.

I agree Gregory resembles the recon quite a bit, but the circumstances of his disappearance seem very much like foul play.

 

[Hochman]

Looks like you have the pictures/names switched up - the first guy is Patrick, the second one is Gregory.

I agree Gregory resembles the recon quite a bit, but the circumstances of his disappearance seem very much like foul play.

Youre right, i did. Sorry.

 

[Hochman]

Jason Saul has been ruled out. There are 3 exclusions.

View attachment 448990

James Kinskey is now ruled out.

 

[Beekarina]

I found this young man who was last seen in Georgia. While some distance from Henderson, perhaps he could have had some reason to have headed out West? contacts in or near Vegas, or just an interest in the area?

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov