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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-50
from Bronx, New York


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Victim Details

Aug 8, 2011

Aug 16, 2024

12785

B88-05201

Adult - Pre 50

25

50

21242

73 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Weeks

1938

1963

1988

Oct 23, 1988

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

No

1

46146

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

B88-05201

Black

short

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: tattoo on right hand between thumb and 1st finger of a cross with 3 vertical lines

  • Clothing: dark blue "Sergio Valente" trousers, white sock, white underwear
  • Footwear: one "Reebok" sneaker


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Case Description

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Unknown male found on the shore of Spuyten Duyvil Creek, just south of the Spuyten Duyvil Metro North train station.
Date Found: 1988-10-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9066

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    William Delk
    William Delk
    MP10393 • Missing since Jul 23, 1982 from Huntington, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Richard Carter
    Richard Carter
    MP95246 • Missing since Sep 4, 1978 from New Bedford, Massachusetts
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 63%162 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 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.

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