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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 20-35
from Memphis, Tennessee


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Victim Details

May 19, 2009

Jun 4, 2024

898

C91-0020

Adult - Pre 40

20

35

1472

69 inches

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

6

Months

1955

1971

1990

1991

Jan 5, 1991

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38114

47459

West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

637 Poplar Avenue, , Memphis, Tennessee

9012224600

County

Medical Examiner

  • Deformity: T11,T12 and L1 are missing the spinous processes

  • Accessories: brass-colored 'house' key with "National Key USA " on one side and "Cole KWI" on the other. Book of matches.
  • Clothing: Levi Strauss (W 31, L 31) jeans, white Family Dollar brand underwear (32-34 waist).
  • Clothing: No description provided


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Case Description

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The decompoased remains were located in the Mississippi River approximately 1 mile south of the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge by a tug boat crew on January 5, 1991.
Date Found: 1991-01-05

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5253

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    David Mize
    David Mize
    MP9491 • Missing since Apr 18, 1989 from Olive Branch, Mississippi
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    76%Possible
    Marcus Tate
    Marcus Tate
    MP24289 • Missing since Dec 31, 1987 from Memphis, Tennessee
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"

    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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