Justin Ward
Sex
Male
Age
17
Race
White / Caucasian
Height
5′ 3″
Weight
116 lbs
Last Seen
Feb 20, 2026
Location
Mulberry, Florida
Media
No media attached to this case.
(3 ranked)
#158321
UP158321
📍 ~991 mi
⏱ 48 days elapsed
✓
Heights within 2 in (diff: 1 in)
Eye color matches
Condition: Recognizable face
#156571
UP156571
📍 ~2,114 mi
⏱ 1 day elapsed
Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 5 lbs)
Condition: Not recognizable - Charred/burned
#158577
UP158577
📍 ~1,875 mi
⏱ 67 days elapsed
Condition: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.
This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.
Geographic Analysis
Significant distance
Cases are approximately 1,875 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 10 weeks after the disappearance. Partial remains indicate an extended post-mortem interval. The timeline is plausible.
Physical Analysis
Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 0 of 3 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: age, hair color, eye color.
Geographic Map View
Missing Person
Unidentified Remains
Tonopah, Arizona
Apr 28, 2026
Notable Concerns
Base Case
Physical Description
Hair
Red/Auburn
Eyes
Brown
Clothing
Black hoodie and blue jeans
Timeline
Reported
Locations
Narrative
Left on foot from residence wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.
Matched Case
Multiple
20–50
—
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Date Found
Found
Skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area of Tonopah, AZ.
Analysis Breakdown
Physical Characteristics
⚠
Height difference noted
Base case: 5′ 3″
Age Range
Age ranges do not overlap
Base case: 17
·
Match: 20–50
Identity
Race/ethnicity differs
Base case: White / Caucasian
Match: Multiple
Weight difference noted
Base case: 116 lbs
Hair color differs
Base case: Red/Auburn
Match: Unknown
Eye color differs
Base case: Brown
Geographic & Timeline Analysis
Geography or timeline is inconsistent
Base case: 1,875 mi
Match: 67 days