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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-30
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Jan 30, 2014

Aug 20, 2021

13862

74-4979

Adult - Pre 40

20

30

22544

68 inches

154 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Jul 12, 1974

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

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Black

Natural and approximately 2" in lenth, held in place by multiple toothpicks.

Brown

Brown

  • Amputation: Tip of left pinky finger was amputated

  • Accessories: A metal lighter-Bic butane style, 4 wooden toothpics
  • Clothing: Brown long-sleeved shirt, brown and white patterned pants, blue and white shorts
  • Footwear: dark socks and black shoes with a high heel
  • Jewelry: Metal banded Timex watch (time stopped Tuesday the 9th at 10:30) a gold-tone (costume jewelry) ring-with a pear shaped cluster of clear stones (several were missing) was worn on the right ring finger.


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Case Description

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The body of a badly decomposed male was found in the Detroit River just south of Belle Isle.
Date Found: 1974-07-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12055

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Furman Byrd
    Furman Byrd
    MP35183 • Missing since Jun 28, 1968 from Cleveland, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    MP9141 • Missing since May 31, 1973 from East Lansing, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Lester Eubanks
    Lester Eubanks
    MP54457 • Missing since Dec 7, 1973 from Columbus, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30
    Race 100%Black
    Location 62%164 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%154 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Harris
    John Harris
    MP21861 • Missing since Sep 12, 1973 from Ypsilanti, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30–31
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 4%5'8" vs 6'3"
    Weight 87%154 lb vs 184 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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