Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
⚠️ Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised
Click Image to see ⚠️

Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-55
from Columbia, South Carolina


Create Press Release
Create Social Post
Create Flyer

Victim Details

Jun 4, 2014

May 5, 2023

14172

98-1221

Adult - Pre 60

45

55

22924

68 inches

166 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

3

Months

1943

1953

1998

Oct 26, 1998

501 Elmwood Avenue

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

29201

42182

Richland County Coroner's Office

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

6300 Shakespeare Road, , Columbia, South Carolina

8035761799

County

Coroner

https://rccosc.com/

98-1221

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: Healed nose fracture suggesting possible facial scars

  • Clothing: Tan T-shirt with the words "Beach Olympics 1990" on it, green sweat pants and a bright orange jacket. A pair of Richland County Detention Center shorts and an Auto Zone baseball cap were also found with the remains.
  • Footwear: Two leather shoes


Area Recovered:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On October 26, 1998, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elmwood Cemetery off Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, SC.
Date Found: 1998-10-26

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12563

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Herman Caldwell
    Herman Caldwell
    MP29623 • Missing since Mar 1, 1982 from Columbia, South Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 98%166 lb vs 140–150 lb
    79%Possible
    Judson Fielding
    Judson Fielding
    MP506 • Missing since Dec 4, 1994 from Augusta, Georgia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%66 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–6'3"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 100–175 lb
    76%Possible
    William Hamilton
    William Hamilton
    MP53929 • Missing since Aug 15, 1998 from Augusta, Georgia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46
    Location 85%66 mi away
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 4'9"–6'11"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 80–300 lb
    76%Possible
    Hubert Wilson
    Hubert Wilson
    MP251 • Missing since Apr 30, 1997 from Greensboro, North Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 63%160 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 90%166 lb vs 195 lb
    75%Possible
    Kemble Mckeever
    Kemble Mckeever
    MP29980 • Missing since Sep 24, 1996 from Columbia, South Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 148–152 lb

    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.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

    Other Unidentified Persons Cases from Columbia, South Carolina

    Unidentified: 2002-12-06
    A partial human skull (calvarium only) was discovered in a crawl space beneath a house by an ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1988-11-05
    The decomposed body of a black female was found by hunters in a wooded area off of Redhill Road on ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1986-03-04
    From Deputy Coroner's narrative (03/04/1986): Decedent is a black male medium build (5'10") black ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1989-04-23
    This human skull was discovered in a wooded area between Crane Church Road and Blue Ridge Terrace ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1991-11-27
    A partial skull was found by a local resident in his yard adjacent to the road. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1981-03-03
    The victim was located by SCE & G employees on March 3, 1981, floating next to the Gervais St. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2011-04-16
    On April 16th, 2011, a deceased male was found in a tent in a wooded area behind Millenium Chinese ...Read More