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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-39
from Richmond, Virginia


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Victim Details

May 17, 2008

Jan 22, 2024

44478

C1993-19650

Adult - Pre 40

20

39

7308

73 inches

139 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Days

1954

1973

1993

Mar 9, 1993

31st and Franklin St

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

23223

No

1

3519

Richmond City Police Department

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

Adrienne Gardner

Major

200 W. Grace St, , Richmond, Virginia

8046465100

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.rva.gov/index.php/police

RPD#930309-0402

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Hyperpigmented raised scars on inside right arm, near wrist (x2) Hyperpigmented raised scars on inside left arm, near elbow (x2) Hyperpigmented scars on upper back, near midline Hyperpigmented raised scar, back of right arm, above the elbow Irregular scars on lower legs

  • Clothing: Gold shirt T-shirt with "Malcolm X" logo black corduroy pants black belt Adidas black sweatpants gray and white boxer shorts white socks white and turquoise athletic shoes with brown spatter
  • Jewelry: White metal ring and necklace (chain style)


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Case Description

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The body of a black male was found wrapped in a blanket in a wooded area. Interval between death & discovery is days.
Date Found: 1993-03-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1824

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Richard Dyer
    Richard Dyer
    MP6995 • Missing since Jan 1, 1987 from Henrico, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Earl Distance
    Earl Distance
    MP2284 • Missing since Mar 3, 1991 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Elmon Davidson
    Elmon Davidson
    MP2384 • Missing since Aug 12, 1992 from Greensboro, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 20
    Race 100%Black
    Location 61%169 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Corey Johnson
    Corey Johnson
    MP101841 • Missing since May 25, 1991 from Richmond, Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 20%6'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 76%139 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    William Brooks, Jr.
    William Brooks, Jr.
    MP2247 • Missing since Aug 24, 1992 from Frederick, Maryland
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 20–39 vs 17
    Race 100%Black
    Location 69%128 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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