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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 55-75
from East St. Louis, Illinois


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Victim Details

Jul 31, 2019

May 19, 2021

27204

190712-326SCC

Adult - Pre 80

55

75

37965

67 inches

73 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1

Years

Jul 12, 2019

East St. Louis

Illinois

St. Clair County

62201

No

21633

Saint Clair County Coroner's Office

Belleville

Illinois

St. Clair County

DENNIS NICHOLS

DEPUTY CORONER

10 Public Square, , Belleville, Illinois

6182334442

County

Coroner

190712-326-SCC

Jul 12, 2019

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Khaki pants, size "M", brand "Plugg"
  • Clothing: Blue zip-up North face jacket, size "M"
  • Clothing: T-shirt, printed on front are the words "Picture this"; "Digital film developing; sports; portraits; special event" and "Y". Printed on the back is "2".


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Case Description

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Unidentified skeletal remains located in the basement of an abandoned property at 622 St. Lewis Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62201.
Date Found: 2019-07-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP59122

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Steven Browder
    Steven Browder
    MP50225 • Missing since Aug 17, 2017 from Jennings, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    Richard Wease
    Richard Wease
    MP60336 • Missing since Jan 19, 2005 from St. Louis, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'3"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    Michael Gist
    Michael Gist
    MP57556 • Missing since Dec 15, 2010 from Collinsville, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    Kenneth Hudson
    Kenneth Hudson
    MP43446 • Missing since Feb 7, 2014 from St Louis, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55–75 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    Ronald Turner
    Ronald Turner
    MP34975 • Missing since Aug 20, 2016 from Jacksonville, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    Kenneth Bass
    Kenneth Bass
    MP21305 • Missing since Sep 19, 2012 from St Louis Metro, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 66–67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Donnell Cadmey
    Donnell Cadmey
    MP53545 • Missing since Jul 29, 2000 from St. Louis, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    76%Possible
    Gregory Campbell
    Gregory Campbell
    MP13171 • Missing since Jan 8, 2010 from St. Louis, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Anthony Alexander
    Anthony Alexander
    MP12341 • Missing since May 15, 2004 from OFallon, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Wright
    John Wright
    MP24143 • Missing since Jun 24, 2001 from Winfield, Missouri
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 55–75 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%41 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    Hair 70%Gray 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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