Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-35
from Brooklyn, New York

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.

79%Possible

Lawrence Verdell

MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 80%81 mi away

TimingFound 13 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–145 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Ashley, Jr.

MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 74%107 mi away

TimingFound 20 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"

Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 90%Brown 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.