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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 30-45
from Allentown, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Apr 7, 2017

Aug 28, 2024

19265

J 2016-0521

Adult - Pre 50

30

45

31755

65 inches

68 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1

Years

1944

1960

1989

1990

Apr 28, 1991

Allentown

Pennsylvania

Lehigh County

18102

No

12915

Allentown Police Department

Allentown

Pennsylvania

Lehigh County

Raymond Sannie

Det. Sgt

425 Hamilton Street, , Allentown, Pennsylvania

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.allentownpa.gov/Police

91-28009

Apr 28, 1991

Unknown

Not present- Skeletal

Not present-Skeletal

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Deformity would be present to the nose and right side of face due to effects of trauma

  • Accessories: 7oz Lowenbrau beer bottle
  • Accessories: Blue and White mesh hat with "Direct Connection" logo; found near the remains
  • Clothing: 2 pair of white/gray socks; portion of Lee brand blue jeans size 29X32;
  • Clothing: multi colored cloth (purple, gray, green); blue/white "Direct Connection" racing team baseball hat; orange colored cloth material, red cloth material
  • Footwear: pair of Brooks Unique brand red/white sneakers, size 10 1/2- no laces present


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found on an earthen embankment
Date Found: 1991-04-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16506

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Ernest Edmonds
    Ernest Edmonds
    MP27484 • Missing since Dec 31, 1989 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 lb
    79%Possible
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 89%51 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140–145 lb
    77%Possible
    Oliver Munson
    Oliver Munson
    MP22849 • Missing since Feb 13, 1984 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 73%109 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    77%Possible
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 86%61 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 130 lb

    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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