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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-40
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Nov 27, 2014

Apr 27, 2023

13922

99-2377

Adult - Pre 50

30

40

22624

69 inches

142 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1958

1969

1998

1999

Mar 8, 1999

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

, , ,

Red/Auburn

Light brown with red tint, medium length and curly/wavy

Brown

Brown

  • Artificial body part/aid: A metal sphere was found lodged in the left external auditary meatus (ear)-the left ear was no longer present, but it appeared that the sphere had been there for some time.
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Barrel-chested

  • Clothing: Dark green short-sleeved shirt


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Case Description

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The remains of an apparent homeless man were found under the 12th Street Bridge at I-75, He was atop various personal items and a (live) cat was nestled closely against the body (it is possible he kept this cat as his pet). He was clad only in a shirt.
Date Found: 1999-03-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13143

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    William Bibby
    William Bibby
    MP27648 • Missing since Nov 1, 1993 from Troy, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 89%142 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    Brian Ognjan
    Brian Ognjan
    MP14342 • Missing since Nov 26, 1985 from Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 82%142 lb vs 175 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Gentry
    John Gentry
    MP29823 • Missing since Apr 12, 1983 from Monroe, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jimmy Collins
    Jimmy Collins
    MP20926 • Missing since May 1, 1976 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    David Mcneill
    David Mcneill
    MP42383 • Missing since Aug 1, 1989 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Wissam Konja
    Wissam Konja
    MP30056 • Missing since Apr 22, 1998 from West Bloomfield Twp, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 41%142 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Troha
    John Troha
    MP1760 • Missing since Oct 14, 1981 from Royal Oak, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Victor Credland
    Victor Credland
    MP21910 • Missing since Feb 13, 1974 from Temperance, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Hart
    John Hart
    MP11422 • Missing since Apr 15, 1997 from East Lansing, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 99%142 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    James Bonelli
    James Bonelli
    MP32359 • Missing since Apr 27, 1989 from Cleveland, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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.

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