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Unidentified Black / African American Female
Age 55-70
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Jan 4, 2017

Aug 29, 2024

17862

M16-26308

Adult - Pre 70

55

70

26933

60 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Female

Hours

1946

1961

2016

Dec 3, 2016

New York

New York

New York County

No

1

44133

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

M16-26308

Gray or Partially Gray

Short (~1 inch), thick black and gray hair

Brown

Brown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Skin condition (dermatitis) on ankles and feet

  • Clothing: Gray sweatpants; Gray hooded sweatshirt; Green and white knit winter hat; black knit scarf; white long sleeve shirt
  • Eyewear: Silver sport sunglasses
  • Footwear: Black Adidas with white stripes
  • Jewelry: Four rings on the right hand (see images): thin white metal band with clear stones; white and pink metal band with a large pink stone; pink metal band with a square white stone and clear stones Three rings on the left hand (see images): yellow metal band in the shape of a crown; white metal band with cut out design; plain yellow metal band


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Case Description

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Apparent homeless woman found unresponsive on a bench in the subway station. Fingerprints match to a "Yvonne King", however this name has not been verified and next of kin has not been located.
Date Found: 2016-12-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16189

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    Alice White
    Alice White
    MP71265 • Missing since Mar 15, 2016 from Spring Valley, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 63
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Bonita Moss
    Bonita Moss
    MP53185 • Missing since Jul 27, 2006 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Naomi Alexander
    Naomi Alexander
    MP70803 • Missing since Oct 20, 2004 from Spring Valley, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 138 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Bernadine Gunner
    Bernadine Gunner
    MP21180 • Missing since Jul 11, 2010 from Camden, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%84 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Grace Gdadamosi
    Grace Gdadamosi
    MP11475 • Missing since Mar 5, 2000 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Sheila Jones
    Sheila Jones
    MP43039 • Missing since Apr 8, 2004 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%84 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 72%160 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Lina Ham
    Lina Ham
    MP33364 • Missing since Feb 18, 1992 from Bronx, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'0" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Shirley Hyman
    Shirley Hyman
    MP14204 • Missing since Aug 28, 1981 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%84 mi away
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Barbara Sutton
    Barbara Sutton
    MP12106 • Missing since Aug 1, 1999 from Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Ernestine Covington
    Ernestine Covington
    MP785 • Missing since May 16, 1986 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%84 mi away
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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