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Unidentified Black / African American Male
from Columbia, South Carolina


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Victim Details

Oct 2, 2026

Oct 6, 2026

53499

86-0099

Adult - Pre 40

74519

70 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Mar 4, 1986

Congaree River

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

29201

No

1

53439

Richland County Coroner's Office

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

6300 Shakespeare Road, , Columbia, South Carolina

8035761799

County

Coroner

https://rccosc.com/

86-0099

Mar 4, 1986

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: No shoes, no ID or wallet, no personal articles.
  • Clothing: Reddish-brown pullover short sleeved shirt
    Blue work pants
    Black socks w/white ring around tops.
    Black belt.


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From Deputy Coroner's narrative (03/04/1986): Decedent is a black male medium build (5'10") black hair. Two men were fishing and found the decedent's body hung on rocks approximately 1.5 miles upriver toward Columbia or Blossom Street Bridge. Afraid that the decedent's body would be swept away by rushing water, the decedent was pulled 1.5 miles in water to Rosewood boat ramps. He was clothed in a reddish-brown pullover shirt short sleeve, blue work pants, black socks w/white ring around tops. No shoes, no ID or wallet, no personal articles. Black belt.
Date Found: 1986-03-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP163353

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Herman Caldwell
    Herman Caldwell
    MP29623 • Missing since Mar 1, 1982 from Columbia, South Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 92%170–180 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Willie Kornegay
    Willie Kornegay
    MP19676 • Missing since Jun 1, 1980 from Raleigh, North Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 58%186 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–5'11" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Ronald Ross
    Ronald Ross
    MP5709 • Missing since Sep 14, 1978 from Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 64%156 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Alfred Gibbons
    Alfred Gibbons
    MP37604 • Missing since Sep 1, 1982 from Chapmanville, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 47%281 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 93%170–180 lb vs 146–150 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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