NV NV-Reno, MultMale, 50-60, UP150679, Found submerged in Truckee River, Jul '79

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Date Body FoundJuly 13, 1979
Location FoundReno, Nevada
Estimated Age Range50-60 Years

Case Information​

Case Numbers​

NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number1979-0487

Demographics​

Biological SexMale
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian, Other
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Nickname/Alias--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)50-60
Estimated Year of Death--
Estimated PMI--
Height5' 11"(71 inches) , Measured
Weight180-210 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances​

TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date Body FoundJuly 13, 1979
NamUs Case CreatedSeptember 25, 2025
ME/C QA Reviewed--

Location Found​

LocationReno, Nevada 89501
CountyWashoe County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Found On Tribal LandNo
Circumstances of RecoveryFound submerged in the Truckee River. The decedent was wearing fishing waders, boots, and had a tattoo of "Don" on his left upper arm.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains--
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description​

Hair ColorUnknown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorUnknown
Right Eye ColorUnknown
Eye Description--

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Tattoo
"Don" with two stars and scroll under name on left arm

Clothing and Accessories​

No Information Entered​

 

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