Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 15-25
from Detroit, Michigan

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

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%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"

Hair 100%Black vs Black

75%Possible

Willie Johnson

MP53238 • Missing since Jan 20, 1978 from Akron, Ohio

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Sex ✓Male

Age 88%Est. 15–25 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 72%117 mi away

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"

Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.