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Unknown hispanic male was found floating in the East River at East 97th Street. NYPD responded and removed decedent from water. He had a note in his pocket saying "I am Scott L".
Date Found: 1989-06-15

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Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

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.

86%Strong
Kevin Mitchell
Kevin Mitchell
MP40254 • Missing since Jan 10, 1988 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'1"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
William Delk
William Delk
MP10393 • Missing since Jul 23, 1982 from Huntington, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Leonard Johnson Jr
Leonard Johnson Jr
MP10901 • Missing since Mar 1, 1975 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%175 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Samuel Byrd
Samuel Byrd
MP24179 • Missing since Jun 1, 1977 from Hamden, Connecticut
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Maurice Wing
Maurice Wing
MP12552 • Missing since Feb 8, 1987 from Havre de Grace, Maryland
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 68%136 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Fred Lee
Fred Lee
MP58051 • Missing since Jun 9, 1986 from Groton, Connecticut
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%112 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Marvin Gibbs
Marvin Gibbs
MP7869 • Missing since Mar 29, 1985 from Fallsburg, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Lorenzo Smith Jr
Lorenzo Smith Jr
MP70929 • Missing since May 14, 1982 from Leesburg, Virginia
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 53%218 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Andrew Dabbs
Andrew Dabbs
MP42039 • Missing since Oct 10, 1981 from Norton, Massachusetts
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 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.