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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 50-70
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

May 16, 2017

Aug 29, 2024

19053

M17-04953

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

28258

67 inches

135 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Months

1946

1967

2016

2017

Feb 27, 2017

New York

New York

New York County

No

1

44141

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

M17-04953

Black

Wavy black hair (about 5 inches long on top)

Brown

Brown

  • Jewelry: Black metal chain with a clear rock pendant (see images); black metal wire bracelet on the right wrist (see images)


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Case Description

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Unknown male found deceased in bed, in a basement unit that he was squatting in. Possible name of Wade, Wayne, or Horbert. This information has not been verified and no next of kin has been located.
Date Found: 2017-02-27

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16648

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Kenneth Valdez
    Kenneth Valdez
    MP72177 • Missing since Jan 13, 2017 from New York, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Wing Koon
    Wing Koon
    MP60710 • Missing since Apr 26, 2010 from Staten Island, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 133 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Hans Lee
    Hans Lee
    MP26275 • Missing since Apr 7, 2014 from Fort Lee, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Ghulam Muhammad
    Ghulam Muhammad
    MP41075 • Missing since Jan 15, 2015 from Jamaica, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 50–70 vs 74 when missing
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 94%135 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Hee Kim
    Hee Kim
    MP19700 • Missing since Feb 25, 2013 from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 61 when missing
    Location 85%65 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 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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