CA CA - Oxnard, WhtMale UP9187, 18-30, carnival worker, aka 'Brad Bodie', Apr'74

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Adult Caucasian male found deceased in motel room by fellow carnival co-workers the morning after he was last known alive. No identification on body, note found in pocket with the name Brad Lee Bodie (exluded as identity of the decedent). Was arrested by LASO on 3/25/1974, with no identification, and fingerprinted (see booking photo). Gave name as James Allen Chastain to his employer, was also known as Leroy.

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I can't find him on Doe Network

https://www.facebook.com/groups/732843833528394/
 
I think there is a thread on this guy too.
 
Ok thanks.

What was he arrested for? How long was he incarcerated?
 
Tattoos:

Gothic cross on upper left arm. Cross on left forearm. Four dots in rectangular shape on left forearm. The name RITA on left wrist.

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On some websites, including namus his alias is mentioned to be Leroy. Some other links, including below, stating Larry.

http://canyouidentifyme.org/VenturaCaliforniaJohnDoeApril1974
 
Found the following obit that mentions this woman was predeceased by her son James A Chastain Jr. Do we know if this might the same James A chastain? Do we know if he has been accounted for or assumed deceased.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/di...se-Chastain&lc=2615&pid=174412546&mid=6364984

In Memory of
Ellouise Lorraine Chastain
June 9, 1927 - March 14, 2015
Obituary

Ellouise Lorraine (Stecker) Chastain age 87 was born in Tacoma Wa. 6/9/1927 and passed away in Auburn Ca. 3/14/2015. She joined the love of her life James A. Chastain Sr., who passed away 18 months ago. They were married 69 wonderful years.
She was preceded in death by her 2 sons James A. Chastain Jr. and Richard L. Chastain.
She is survived by her daughter Nadine J. Hubbard, son-in-law Gary H. Hubbard, her brothers Jack and Chris Stecker and sister Judy Hight.
Her legacy lives on with her grandchildren Dionne M. King, Joshua R. Snavely and Ericka L. Lugar and her Great grandchildren Nicholas J. King, Brandon W. King, Nolan T. Snavely, Kayla R. Snavely, Robert R. Lugar, and Harlynn J. Lugar. Ellouise will be missed dearly. As she would say..."SEE YOU IN THE FUNNY PAPERS".

I'm going to do a little more research and see if there is anything out there about this gentleman
 
Bumping this up too...

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I always thought this Carnival Guy reminded me of Mitch Weiser (with a little more weight)who disappeared in July 1973 with Bonita and the tattoo on his arm reminded me of her.
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...g-27-July-1973/page8&highlight=mitchel+weiser
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/w/weiser_mitchel.html
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Yea it looks like a pretty good possibility except that he would have had to gain weight real quickly tho. Mitch's lips look a lot fuller than 'Brad's' tho.
 
Though the picture of Brad is kind of overexposed, it could have hidden some stuff?
 
James Dean Knox – The Charley Project

He also worked for Leroy Machine Co in Leroy NY.
looks a lot like him but didn't he go missing in 1979?

Oh Coffee56 Never Mind my comment I just saw yours ha!.. yes Never Mind!!!

Oh and speaking James Knox I have thought him to be the North Collins NY john Doe. I just posted your Charley link to the page.. it has more info.. thank you
 
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Yea it looks like a pretty good possibility except that he would have had to gain weight real quickly tho. Mitch's lips look a lot fuller than 'Brad's' tho.
9 months I don't think is that quick.. especially.. IF he got depressed and all he did was eat junk food and drink beer... Just my thoughts.


I converted the color photos to b/w and tried to work the photo of the UID a bit more.. Just thought I would add..

Mitch and the UID's glasses seem similar and both wear them low on the nose. Also his hair has the same part and wavy in the front.. the UID seems to have it messier and wavier but you can see in one of the photos the pony tail Mitch has on looks like the same type of waves the UID had..and the top of his right ear seems the same along with his eyebrows.. anyway.. just my thoughts again...
 

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