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Case Description

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Unknown male spotted floating about 100 yards off-shore of Coney Island Beach at Ocean Parkway. Lifeguards responded and pulled decedent ashore.
Date Found: 1998-06-30

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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.

83%Moderate
James Broome
James Broome
MP12541 • Missing since Jul 1, 1998 from Jersey City, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 20–40 vs 42
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Vodre Norelus
Vodre Norelus
MP10322 • Missing since Feb 6, 1995 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Stevey Sommerville
Stevey Sommerville
MP7116 • Missing since Sep 6, 1990 from Jamiaca, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Damond Emory
Damond Emory
MP6925 • Missing since Feb 27, 1996 from Wilmington, Delaware
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Clinton Holder
Clinton Holder
MP42804 • Missing since Aug 25, 1993 from Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 120–125 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.