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Case Description

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Body was found floating in Lake Michigan near South Shore Drive.
Date Found: 2000-10-17

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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.

81%Moderate
Maynard James
Maynard James
MP64377 • Missing since Dec 20, 1990 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Tommie Cosey Iii
Tommie Cosey Iii
MP112897 • Missing since Sep 2, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–7'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Nathaniel Holt Sr.
Nathaniel Holt Sr.
MP7388 • Missing since Oct 21, 1997 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Taylor
John Taylor
MP1126 • Missing since May 21, 1999 from Gary, Indiana
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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.