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Case Description

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The body of a young black male was found by fire department personnal after extinguishing a fire at a vacant home.
Date Found: 1983-10-31

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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.

76%Possible
Furman Byrd
Furman Byrd
MP35183 • Missing since Jun 28, 1968 from Cleveland, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–150 lb
75%Possible
Dwaun Cox
Dwaun Cox
MP41280 • Missing since Nov 21, 1979 from Columbus, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
Jerel Simmons
Jerel Simmons
MP33710 • Missing since Oct 10, 1980 from Saginaw, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 15–25 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%145 lb vs 163 lb

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.