CA CA- Imperial Beach, WhtMale, 10-20, UP98120, gold-colored shorts, Feb '76

[victoriarobinson642]

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Sex - Male
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Range (Years) - 15-25
Estimated Year of Death - 1976
Height - 4' 10"(58 inches) , Measured
Weight - 76 lbs, Measured
Date Body Found - February 2, 1976
Location - Imperial Beach, California
County - San Diego County
Circumstances of Recovery - The decedent's body was found on the beach, approximately 200 yards south of the Imperial Beach Municipal fishing pier.
Clothing
clad in a pair of gold-colored shorts. The waistband label carried the name, "Donmoor".



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[victoriarobinson642]

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Coroner officials said the body had been in the water for a long time, making identification almost impossible. The man was between 4 foot 10 inches and 5 foot 2 inches tall and weighed between 100 to 115 pounds

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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I wonder if this could be Larry Dean Williams.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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I wonder if this could be Larry Dean Williams.

It could definitely be the one even the height is similar.

 

[PatLaurel]

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Coroner officials said the body had been in the water for a long time, making identification almost impossible. The man was between 4 foot 10 inches and 5 foot 2 inches tall and weighed between 100 to 115 pounds
View attachment 387263

#UP98120 - Newspapers.com

 

[ProudSuggestion3528]

NamUs now lists the age range for this doe at 10-20 instead of 15-25. Also listed as an Adolescent.

 

[Kamiko123132]

NamUs now lists the age range for this doe at 10-20 instead of 15-25. Also listed as an Adolescent.

Most likely it could be a teen? There’s a chance he could’ve been reported missing

 

[MadMcGoo]

The shorts may have been similar to these: Swim Trunk Size 10 Rare Navy Yellow New Dead Stock 1970s Donmoor vintage youth | eBay

Donmoor “Just made for boys — and vice versa”

 

[Susikatze]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

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I wonder if this could be Larry Dean Williams.

Very possibly it is him
Timeline, location, age and other stats fit well. Also he was last seen on his way to go swimming.

 

[SleutherGirl]

Very possibly it is him
Timeline, location, age and other stats fit well. Also he was last seen on his way to go swimming.

Very likely yes. Anyone sent it in yet?
Edit: The boy has DNA available. The doe doesn't seem to be in Doe Network.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Very likely yes. Anyone sent it in yet?

I don't recall if I did. If so, I never heard back. You're more than welcome to resubmit.

 

[SleutherGirl]

I don't recall if I did. If so, I never heard back. You're more than welcome to resubmit

I will do that. The boy is (shockingly) in Doe Network, but the Doe is not, so I will figure out emailing NamUS

Edit: I sent in the match, complete with explanation that the Doe is not in Doe Network, into the site. We will wait and see what they say about it.

 

[SleutherGirl]

JUST GOT AN EMAIL BACK!

Hello, Thank you for the suggested match. I don't show any comparison of these having been done so I will have our panel take a look at it. If it is proven to be a positive match, I will contact you further.

 

[MadMcGoo]

This is probably a long shot, but I figured I’d mention it. I know nothing about how quickly, how far or in what direction a body might travel after being lost at sea.

Chris Marfil, 13 years old, was lost after his family’s boat capsized off the coast near El Segundo about 9:00 p.m. on February 1, 1976. The other 4 passengers were accounted for, but evidently his body has never been recovered.

This occurred about 135 miles north of Imperial Beach and less than 24 hours before this Doe was discovered. What are the chances Chris’ body made it to Imperial Beach the next day? Could that account for why it was thought the Doe had been in the water for awhile?

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in The Los Angeles Times published in Los Angeles, California on 2/2/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in Daily Independent Journal published in San Rafael, California on 2/4/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

 

[SleutherGirl]

This is probably a long shot, but I figured I’d mention it. I know nothing about how quickly, how far or in what direction a body might travel after being lost at sea.

Chris Marfil, 13 years old, was lost after his family’s boat capsized off the coast near El Segundo about 9:00 p.m. on February 1, 1976. The other 4 passengers were accounted for, but evidently his body has never been recovered.

This occurred about 135 miles north of Imperial Beach and less than 24 hours before this Doe was discovered. What are the chances Chris’ body made it to Imperial Beach the next day? Could that account for why it was thought the Doe had been in the water for awhile?

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in The Los Angeles Times published in Los Angeles, California on 2/2/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in Daily Independent Journal published in San Rafael, California on 2/4/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

135 miles in one day seems sort of fast? But then again what do I know about the ocean's speed?

 

[MadMcGoo]

135 miles in one day seems sort of fast? But then again what do I know about the ocean's speed?

I’m thinking the same. Maybe someone who knows a little more will weigh in.

 

[Susikatze]

This is probably a long shot, but I figured I’d mention it. I know nothing about how quickly, how far or in what direction a body might travel after being lost at sea.

Chris Marfil, 13 years old, was lost after his family’s boat capsized off the coast near El Segundo about 9:00 p.m. on February 1, 1976. The other 4 passengers were accounted for, but evidently his body has never been recovered.

This occurred about 135 miles north of Imperial Beach and less than 24 hours before this Doe was discovered. What are the chances Chris’ body made it to Imperial Beach the next day? Could that account for why it was thought the Doe had been in the water for awhile?

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in The Los Angeles Times published in Los Angeles, California on 2/2/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

Clipping found in Daily Independent Journal published in San Rafael, California on 2/4/1976. Christian Scott Marfil 1976 CA

www.newspapers.com

Would someone sleep in swim trunks?

 

[MadMcGoo]

Would someone sleep in swim trunks?

Honestly, IMO? If I was 13 and my parents just bought a big boat that we were taking out for the first time, the excitement alone would wear me out to the point I’d fall asleep in just about anything. But, I do see your point.

If this is accurate, it got up into the 70s that day and fell into the 50s a few hours before their boat overturned. It probably would have been a little chilly for someone wearing shorts.