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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 30-40
from Portland, Oregon


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Victim Details

Feb 27, 2012

Oct 12, 2022

8027

94-1304

Adult - Pre 40

30

40

13927

72 inches

190 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Months

1953

1964

1993

1994

May 4, 1994

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97201

1

6726

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, , Portland, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

94-41112

Black

black

black

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: On right upper arm/shoulder: full figure of a naked woman with her arms held above her head

  • Clothing: Wool "watch" style cable knit hat. Trench-style coat, dark gray or black with herringbone pattern. "BOTANY 500" brand, no size. Maroon knit sweater with hood. Dark corduroy pants (dark blue or black) with a purple cloth belt through belt loops, "LEVI" brand. Belt has threads of yellow, blue and pink throughout. White long sleeve undershirt, "EDDIE BAUER" brand. White long underwear, "NORDSTROM" brand, "BRASS PLUM", Size M. Two pairs of socks. Underlayered sock is white and ankle length. Outer left sock is white with horizontal green/yellow University of Oregon color stripes. Outer right sock is ankle length, white.
  • Footwear: Blue or black "CONVERSE ALL STARS" tennis shoes, size 12


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Case Description

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The body of a muscular African American male was found floating in the Willamette River on May 4, 1994. The individual was fully clothed (see clothing description).
Date Found: 1994-05-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9937

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Roland Anderson
    Roland Anderson
    MP25537 • Missing since Dec 16, 1983 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 36%6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    James Turner
    James Turner
    MP22580 • Missing since Mar 2, 1987 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 30–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 11%190 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Mark Jennings
    Mark Jennings
    MP7108 • Missing since Sep 11, 1991 from Seattle, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 66%146 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Bennie Washington Jr.
    Bennie Washington Jr.
    MP7295 • Missing since Apr 11, 1985 from Seattle, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 67%139 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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