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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 40-60
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Sep 21, 2017

Aug 28, 2024

19293

01-3028

Adult - Pre 60

40

60

28524

68 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Jul 12, 2001

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19104

No

1

42329

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/

Gray or Partially Gray

Black-gray hair, 1/4 inch in length

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Left femur midshaft fracture that was poorly united, causing a limp.

  • Clothing: 1.) Hanes boxers, size 38-40 color green 2.) Old Navy trousers, color tan 3.) Gray gloves on both hands 4.) Black knit cap 5.) Green shirt with a design of palm frons and frogs, Brand: Habitat 6.) Polo Shirt: Ralph Lauren 7.) Green Winter weight jacket with elbow patches. Brand: Vintage Mirage Classic, size XL
  • Footwear: Knee length athletic socks with gold colored bands Lehigh boots size 10-11 made in China


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Body found in vacant lot by Religious Group clearing the lot. Glass pipe found in pocket. Decedent had a left femur midshaft fracture that was poorly united, most likely the decedent would have walked with a limp.
Date Found: 2001-07-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17046

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Joseph Murph
    Joseph Murph
    MP70502 • Missing since Aug 8, 2001 from Brooklyn, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%83 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    Allen Regusters
    Allen Regusters
    MP215 • Missing since Mar 17, 2000 from Washington, District of Columbia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%122 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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