Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
⚠️ Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised
Click Image to see ⚠️

Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-60
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Create Press Release
Create Social Post
Create Flyer

Victim Details

Apr 3, 2019

Apr 8, 2020

25559

91-1673

Adult - Pre 60

45

60

35946

69 inches

72 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1931

1946

1991

Apr 7, 1991

Schuylkill River @ 67th & Essington Avenue

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19153

No

1

20014

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/

91-1673

Apr 7, 1991

Unknown

Black/gray hair, balding

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: No Tattoos

  • Accessories: Food Stamps (B814663741; E22493....;6340339W...)
  • Clothing: White undershirt. "Fruit of Loom" Brand
  • Clothing: Short-sleeved white-green print shirt. "Hardy Hames-London" Brand
  • Clothing: Pair of brown polyester pants, manufactured by "All Season Leisure Wear" Size 34x34
  • Clothing: Men's Briefs, size 34-36
  • Footwear: One tan sock


Area Recovered:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Found on the bank of Schuylkill River at 67th St and Essington Ave
Date Found: 1991-04-07

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP56446

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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
    Herbert Cropper
    Herbert Cropper
    MP26314 • Missing since May 29, 1986 from Newtonville, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 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.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

    Other Unidentified Persons Cases from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unidentified: 1998-02-25
    Found decomposed in a wooded area adjacent to creek. Body was found near a Philadelphia Water ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1984-08-04
    Skeletal remains found in a vacant house ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2001-07-12
    Body found in vacant lot by Religious Group clearing the lot. Glass pipe found in pocket. Decedent ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2023-08-26
    Recovered from house fire. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2017-09-22
    Found down on the highway (exact location unknown) with head trauma, multiple contusions and ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1992-05-02
    Found by inside of an abandoned property ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1984-01-23
    Skeletonized remains were found in a vacant house at 3602 Lancaster Ave by personal of Philadelphia ...Read More