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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-35
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2014

Jan 31, 2024

13847

83-3527

Adult - Pre 40

20

35

22527

75 inches

225 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

May 14, 1983

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

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Black

Short

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Dark Complexion

  • Accessories: Keys to a Chrysler vehicle were found in a pocket
  • Clothing: Blue jeans-Levi Strauss brand 34W x 36L, white hooded long sleeved shirt (t-shirt material) -size M, white dress shirt-Bon Homme brand, grey wool coat with suede vertical straps on each pocks and down the back with a belt.
  • Footwear: Bass brand brown shoes size 10 M (laced up) black socks


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Case Description

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The body of a badly decomposed male was found near the foot of Mt. Elliott St. in the Detroit River. The body was fully clad in winter weight clothing and had keys to a Chrysler vehicle in the pocket.
Date Found: 1983-05-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12030

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Harris
    John Harris
    MP21861 • Missing since Sep 12, 1973 from Ypsilanti, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30–31 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'3"
    Weight 75%225 lb vs 184 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Joe Hill
    Joe Hill
    MP10633 • Missing since Sep 1, 1981 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'3" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 49%225 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    MP9141 • Missing since May 31, 1973 from East Lansing, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 68%225 lb vs 170–180 lb
    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.

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