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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 44-64
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Oct 12, 2022

42804

1997-06668

Adult

44

64

15352

66 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1933

1953

1997

Sep 26, 1997

Northbound I-405 freeway at Santa Monica Blvd

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

7405

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1997-06668

Gray or Partially Gray

Black/Gray curly

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: BR0WN SHIRT,WHITE T-SHIRT,BLUE PANTS,WHITE-BR0WN S0CKS
  • Footwear: 1 WHITE SH0E, 2 BR0WN SH0ES


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Case Description

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On 09/26/1997 the decedent was walking on northbound I-405 freeway near Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles when he was struck by a vehicle.
Date Found: 1997-09-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3448

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Rogest Cain
    Rogest Cain
    MP51159 • Missing since Feb 18, 1986 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 44–64 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Gladys Jones
    Gladys Jones
    MP32628 • Missing since Dec 22, 1973 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 44–64 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 142 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Willie Corbin
    Willie Corbin
    MP43307 • Missing since Dec 10, 1987 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 44–64 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    William Bradford
    William Bradford
    MP24277 • Missing since Jul 24, 1989 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 44–64 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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