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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-35
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Oct 7, 2008

Oct 8, 2024

2296

97-0122

Adult - Pre 40

20

35

4057

72 inches

151 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Days

1962

1977

1997

Jan 8, 1997

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

No

1

2063

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

5960 North Broad Street, 35th District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2156863350

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.phillypolice.com/districts/35th/index.html

Red/Auburn

Majority of head hair was burned.dark colored tightly curled approximately 1 inch in length.

dark colored

Brown

Brown

  • Piercing: pierced left earlobe
  • Tattoo: Figure of a Heart with "one love inside" located on the left chest.

  • Clothing: Charred remnants of a brown striped shirt.
  • Clothing: charred remnants of green blanket.
  • Eyewear: none/unknown
  • Footwear: none/unknown
  • Jewelry: none/unknown


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Case Description

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The decedent is found wrapped and bound inside a mattress that was placed inside a dumspster and set aflame on the premises of a church called Iglesia DeCristo Missionera, 2400 N. Orianna St. Philadelphia, PA.
Date Found: 1997-01-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2686

    • 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
    Jose Flores Iii
    Jose Flores Iii
    MP87292 • Missing since Jul 26, 1994 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 98%151 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Robert Jacobs
    Robert Jacobs
    MP42802 • Missing since Mar 21, 1983 from Warminster, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Gary Gilliams
    Gary Gilliams
    MP42220 • Missing since May 16, 1989 from Reading, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 20–35 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'4"
    Weight 79%151 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart
    81%Moderate
    James Hires
    James Hires
    MP9876 • Missing since Oct 12, 1981 from Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Anthony Andrzejewski
    Anthony Andrzejewski
    MP73876 • Missing since Aug 13, 1973 from New Castle, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 150–180 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Frank Brown
    Frank Brown
    MP42850 • Missing since Jul 6, 1990 from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 65–160 lb
    Hair 40%Red vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Edward Hunsberger
    Edward Hunsberger
    MP34828 • Missing since Feb 25, 1978 from Northwales, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'5"–5'11"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Anthony Garcia
    Anthony Garcia
    MP7237 • Missing since Mar 20, 1994 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 147 lb
    Hair 15%Red vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Brandon Robbins
    Brandon Robbins
    MP20143 • Missing since Aug 21, 1982 from North Wildwood, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%151 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Carmine Gargano Jr
    Carmine Gargano Jr
    MP9571 • Missing since Jul 10, 1994 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 44%151 lb vs 230 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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