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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-50
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Sep 21, 2017

Aug 28, 2024

19296

98-4294

Adult - Pre 50

35

50

28527

66 inches

196 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Minutes

1948

1963

1998

Oct 8, 1998

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

No

1

42403

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

short

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 1.25 inch oval hyperpigmented spot located on the right chest slightly beneath and medial to the nipple. A 3/4 inch horizontal old surgical scar appears on the midline abdomen beneath the umbilicus
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Uncircumcised

  • Clothing: White t-shirt, gray sweatshirt, white underwear briefs, black denim pants,
  • Footwear: Black socks and black shoes


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Case Description

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Decedent was witnessed jumping off the Amtrak Railroad bridge into the Schuylkill River. He was alone. He was recovered by the Marine unit and transported the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was pronounced shortly after.
Date Found: 1998-10-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17052

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Mario Harrington
    Mario Harrington
    MP26649 • Missing since May 7, 1992 from Westampton, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 88%196 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    James Broome
    James Broome
    MP12541 • Missing since Jul 1, 1998 from Jersey City, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%74 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 48%196 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Bennett Kevin
    Bennett Kevin
    MP160997 • Missing since Dec 20, 1996 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 62%196 lb vs 140–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 40%196 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    William Robinson
    William Robinson
    MP7236 • Missing since Feb 26, 1994 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%196 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Oliver Munson
    Oliver Munson
    MP22849 • Missing since Feb 13, 1984 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 54%196 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Sterling Porter
    Sterling Porter
    MP2518 • Missing since May 25, 1997 from Greensboro, North Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 38%372 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%196 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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.

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