Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-50
from Brooklyn, New York

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

Bernard Hanson

MP22703 • Missing since Feb 17, 1982 from Bayshore, New York

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 93%38 mi away, same state

TimingFound 14 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"

Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–155 lb

Hair 70%Brown vs Gray

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

79%Possible

Lawrence Verdell

MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 20 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 81%79 mi away

TimingFound 17 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"

Weight 85%170 lb vs 140–145 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

Owen C. Powell

CP999657669 • Missing since Mar 13, 1996 from Manhattan, New York

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43

Race 100%Black

Location 75%Same state

TimingFound 4 months after last seen

Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 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.