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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-40
from Brooklyn, New York


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Victim Details

Apr 16, 2010

Nov 30, 2023

12155

K96-01575

Adult - Pre 40

20

40

20611

66 inches

107 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1956

1976

1996

Mar 19, 1996

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

1

45283

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

K96-01575

Black

black, kinky curly, .5"

Unknown

Unknown

  • Piercing: left ear pierced

  • Clothing: black denim jeans "Max USA 1891", black leather belt with silver buckle and the words "El Charro" on it


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Case Description

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Unknown male who is one of three stowaways found in the hull of the cargo ship "Ostfriesiand" as it docked in Red Hook Marine Terminal. The ship was docked in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and picked up cocoa beans. The hull was sealed as they left Ivory Coast, and fumigated. The stowaways were trapped inside, and discovered when the ship prepared to dock in Brooklyn.
Date Found: 1996-03-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6950

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Stevey Sommerville
    Stevey Sommerville
    MP7116 • Missing since Sep 6, 1990 from Jamiaca, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 91%107 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Vodre Norelus
    Vodre Norelus
    MP10322 • Missing since Feb 6, 1995 from Brooklyn, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 26%107 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Clinton Holder
    Clinton Holder
    MP42804 • Missing since Aug 25, 1993 from Scranton, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%103 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 99%107 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Damond Emory
    Damond Emory
    MP6925 • Missing since Feb 27, 1996 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 55%107 lb vs 155–160 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.

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