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Case Description

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Deceased has been homeless for some time and is known in the area. He was discovered unresponsive, under the porch at the rear of 2013 Franklin Street, Detroit. The decedent reportedly went by the name "Willie" and could have been homeless for as many as seven years.
Date Found: 2016-01-22

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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.

85%Strong
William Mcgruder
William Mcgruder
MP28723 • Missing since Sep 2, 2014 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jessie Fowler
Jessie Fowler
MP19826 • Missing since Apr 20, 2012 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 91%170 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Luther Curry
Luther Curry
MP20923 • Missing since May 1, 2011 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60–61 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Willie Rainey
Willie Rainey
MP25094 • Missing since Dec 26, 2013 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
David Dillard
David Dillard
MP26706 • Missing since Aug 16, 2006 from Redford, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 130–180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Arnett Vaughn, Sr.
Arnett Vaughn, Sr.
MP22830 • Missing since Mar 1, 2013 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 76%170 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Willie Carswell
Willie Carswell
MP19857 • Missing since Jul 1, 2012 from Inkster, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 130–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
MP22841 • Missing since Mar 1, 2013 from Wayne, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Randall Childs
Randall Childs
MP14764 • Missing since Jun 7, 2011 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%170 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
Benny Hogue
Benny Hogue
MP10948 • Missing since Nov 24, 2005 from Detroit, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–160 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.