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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-50
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 18, 2024

49662

279 NOV 00

Adult

35

50

68723

67 inches

73 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Nov 17, 2000

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60605

No

48408

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Multi-colored plaid long sleeved button down shirt with gold thread, gray neck tie, black t-shirt, blue jeans, brown belt, and black jacket with inner label "Stratojac" size small.
  • Clothing: Red Pizza Hut delivery baseball cap, blue jeans, white handkerchief, black sweater with multiple clowns on the front, red mittens, plastic non-functioning watch with watch band and two sleeves of a brown sweater.
  • Footwear: Black shoes


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Case Description

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Body found in abandoned building in the 800 block of South Michigan Ave by construction workers. newspapers wrapped around the remains were from August 13, 1993.
Date Found: 2000-11-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP129206

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Kenneth Sanders
    Kenneth Sanders
    MP33024 • Missing since Dec 1, 1996 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Taylor
    John Taylor
    MP1126 • Missing since May 21, 1999 from Gary, Indiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    81%Moderate
    Everett Thompson
    Everett Thompson
    MP4602 • Missing since Jul 5, 1996 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    80%Moderate
    Tommie Cosey Iii
    Tommie Cosey Iii
    MP112897 • Missing since Sep 2, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'0"–7'0"
    80%Moderate
    Maynard James
    Maynard James
    MP64377 • Missing since Dec 20, 1990 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    Reginald Pierce
    Reginald Pierce
    MP24959 • Missing since Jan 1, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    79%Possible
    Nathaniel Holt Sr.
    Nathaniel Holt Sr.
    MP7388 • Missing since Oct 21, 1997 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'4"
    78%Possible
    Keith Liggins
    Keith Liggins
    MP32417 • Missing since Jan 1, 1994 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 35–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    78%Possible
    Keith Childress
    Keith Childress
    MP32519 • Missing since Oct 19, 1987 from Chicago Heights, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    76%Possible
    Herman Brown
    Herman Brown
    MP29108 • Missing since Jul 1, 1994 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"

    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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