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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-45
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2013

Sep 24, 2021

13799

92-4402

Adult

25

45

22473

69 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

May 22, 1992

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

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Black

Short, dark brown/black

Brown

Brown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Crooked lower front teeth

  • Accessories: Lots of change in his pockets
  • Clothing: Blue jeans-size 33W x 30L, black shoes lace used as belt, grey/blue plaid (checkered) flannel shirt-size M, white T-shirt-size M, with a blue collar-"Michigan Computer Institute" logo upon it. Faded "Unlimited" brand deniem jacket-size L. Red boxershorts.
  • Footwear: White socks with red stripe Black canvas slip on shoes-size 11 "Sunsurfer" brand


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Case Description

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The body of a drowning victim was found floating in the Detroit River near Hart Plaza. Subject was originally seen on 5/21/92 floating near the Baja Club Barge resturant, and could not be recovered until the next day.
Date Found: 1992-05-22

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11863

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Charles Calhoun
    Charles Calhoun
    MP20886 • Missing since Oct 1, 1991 from Inkster, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    David Williams
    David Williams
    MP12763 • Missing since Oct 24, 1989 from Royal Oak, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 25–45 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Joe Hill
    Joe Hill
    MP10633 • Missing since Sep 1, 1981 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Alwin Burton
    Alwin Burton
    MP20885 • Missing since Jun 1, 1989 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Lavonne Davis Jr.
    Lavonne Davis Jr.
    MP20919 • Missing since Jun 7, 1991 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 25–45 vs 22
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Charles Arrington
    Charles Arrington
    MP15049 • Missing since Jan 1, 1983 from Parma, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jerel Simmons
    Jerel Simmons
    MP33710 • Missing since Oct 10, 1980 from Saginaw, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    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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