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Unknown black male was struck by a southbound #1 train as it entered the Christopher Street Station. The conductor witnessed the decedent trying to run down the tracks to outrun the train and threw the emergency brake, but was unable to stop in time.
Date Found: 1989-05-27

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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.

80%Moderate
David Williams
David Williams
MP3123 • Missing since Apr 7, 1975 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 72%140 lb vs 113 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Ashley, Jr.
John Ashley, Jr.
MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%106 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
Donald Caldwell
Donald Caldwell
MP20345 • Missing since Apr 3, 1972 from Tuckerton, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 28%140 lb vs 100 lb
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.