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Case Description

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Unknown male was found floating by a fisherman in the Jamaica Bay about a half-mile east of the Marine Parkway bridge.
Date Found: 1999-10-26

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Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

83%Moderate
Christian Thomas
Christian Thomas
MP39676 • Missing since Aug 10, 1996 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Edward Brooks
Edward Brooks
MP9302 • Missing since Dec 23, 1998 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'2"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Jerry Dolphin
Jerry Dolphin
MP23986 • Missing since Oct 1, 1994 from West Haven, Connecticut
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%58 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.