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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-65
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Aug 20, 2015

Aug 27, 2024

17233

15-2441

Adult - Pre 70

50

65

26354

70 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

12

Months

1949

1965

2014

2015

Jun 7, 2015

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19140

No

1

42266

Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

400 North Broad Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2156857445

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.phila.gov/departments/medical-examiners-office/

Black

tightly curled black and gray hair

N/A

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: N/A
  • Clothing: Blue fleece pullover (size XL), portion of a dark discolored t-shirt, blue drawstring sweat pants, and two athletic socks.
  • Clothing: N/A
  • Eyewear: N/A
  • Footwear: Two different boots, a brown and green boot on the right foot, and a black foot on the left foot.
  • Jewelry: N/A


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Case Description

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The decedent was found on June 07, 2015 decomposed in the basement of an abandoned property at 3851 North Broad St., 19140. Body is likely that of an African American male, between 50-65 years of age at the time of death. The deceased was clothed in a blue pullover fleece and work boots. Time since death estimated to be no more than 12 months from date found.
Date Found: 2015-06-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14175

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
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    Abu-bakr Muhammed
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 61
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Luis Nobles
    Luis Nobles
    MP29185 • Missing since Oct 6, 2010 from Camden, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Roosevelt Gaston
    Roosevelt Gaston
    MP26163 • Missing since Mar 1, 2013 from Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Larry Brown
    Larry Brown
    MP74205 • Missing since Mar 12, 2015 from Staten Island, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55
    Race 100%Black
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Christopher Nelson
    Christopher Nelson
    MP41804 • Missing since Oct 6, 2014 from Long Beach, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%88 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Edward Brooks
    Edward Brooks
    MP9302 • Missing since Dec 23, 1998 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Ronald Minor
    Ronald Minor
    MP1235 • Missing since Nov 22, 2001 from Penns Grove, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Bennett Kevin
    Bennett Kevin
    MP160997 • Missing since Dec 20, 1996 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Norman Ramsay
    Norman Ramsay
    MP11005 • Missing since Oct 1, 2003 from Newark, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%39 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Wayne Bacon
    Wayne Bacon
    MP2667 • Missing since Mar 15, 2006 from Plainfield, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%56 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Black 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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