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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-70
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Dec 1, 2010

Aug 29, 2024

12617

M90-01335

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

21075

70 inches

110 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Hours

1920

1940

1990

Feb 8, 1990

New York

New York

New York County

No

1

45989

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

M90-01335

Black

gray-black, tightly curled, 2"

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 2" vertical scar on anterior right shin

  • Clothing: blue and white striped shirt, gray sweater, maroon and red sweater, green sweat pants, green lace up shorts, white socks


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Case Description

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Unknown homeless black male found unresponsive on the first floor of an abandoned building at 374 W 116th Street.
Date Found: 1990-02-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8165

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    John Ford
    John Ford
    MP51220 • Missing since Sep 1, 1988 from New York, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%110 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Arthur Matthews
    Arthur Matthews
    MP3319 • Missing since Oct 19, 1985 from Hartford, Connecticut
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%97 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%110 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    Herbert Cropper
    Herbert Cropper
    MP26314 • Missing since May 29, 1986 from Newtonville, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    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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