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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 12-17
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

May 12, 2017

Aug 27, 2024

18819

96-2900

Adolescent

12

17

31169

70 inches

72 inches

130 lbs

145 lbs

Black / African American

Multiple

Male

4

Hours

1979

1984

1996

Jul 4, 1996

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19104

No

1

42419

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/

96-2900

Black

TIGHTLY CURLED

Brown

Brown

  • Piercing: LEFT EAR
  • Scar/mark: LINEAR SCARS ON RIGHT FOREARM 2 1/4" LINEAR SCAR ON LEFT THIGH
  • Tattoo: HEART TATTOO ON RIGHT AND LEFT INDEX FINGER GREEN TEAR ON LEFT THIGH

  • Accessories: PIPE
  • Clothing: GREEN T-SHIRT, SIZE S/M, WITH WRITING ON FRONT "CALVIN KLEIN JEANS" MAROON UNDERWEAR, SIZE LARGE, "AUGUSTA" BRAND "QUICKSIVLER" BRAND JEANS, SIZE 38 BROWN BELT WITH GOLD BUCKLE GRAY SOCKS, "TIVO" BRAND
  • Footwear: BLACK AND WHITE NIKE LOW TOP SNEAKERS, SIZE 12


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BODY FOUND ON RAILROAD TRACKS
Date Found: 1996-07-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16617

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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
    Allen Briscoe
    Allen Briscoe
    MP5881 • Missing since Dec 13, 1985 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–17 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Michael Judds
    Michael Judds
    MP8904 • Missing since Jun 23, 1990 from Kearny, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–17 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    William Brooks, Jr.
    William Brooks, Jr.
    MP2247 • Missing since Aug 24, 1992 from Frederick, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–17 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%124 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Marvin Odom
    Marvin Odom
    MP134500 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Dover, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 12–17 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%58 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Anthony Turner
    Anthony Turner
    MP7632 • Missing since Aug 31, 1993 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–17 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 53%219 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 150 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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