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Case Description

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Body of a black male was pulled from the Detroit River by the Coast Guard. He was found floating near the Renaissance Center.
Date Found: 1994-05-19

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Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

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
Joe Hill
Joe Hill
MP10633 • Missing since Sep 1, 1981 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 76%207 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
Charles Arrington
Charles Arrington
MP15049 • Missing since Jan 1, 1983 from Parma, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'3"
Weight 100%207 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Jerel Simmons
Jerel Simmons
MP33710 • Missing since Oct 10, 1980 from Saginaw, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 64%207 lb vs 163 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.