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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 17-21
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Apr 7, 2017

Aug 28, 2024

18751

89-0633

Adult - Pre 30

17

21

30937

Dallas

71 inches

139 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1

Days

1968

1972

1989

Feb 3, 1989

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19142

No

1

42472

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

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Tattoo upper right arm "Heart with an arrow and the initial BH"

  • Clothing: Wearing denim shirt, jacket and AJ brand-acid washed denim blue jeans, blue ankle sneakers with white socks that have horizontal blue stripes.


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An unidentified deceased male was found on February 3, 1989 along Cobbs Creek Parkway, just south of Springfield Ave in Philadelphia, PA. The male had been deceased for approximately 2 days prior to being found. The investigation has revealed that the male was possibly from New York City and had the nickname "Dallas." The male is estimated to be 17-21 years old. He stood approximately 5’09" tall and weighed 139 pounds. He had black hair, medium length, styled in jheri curls. He had a tattoo on his upper right arm that appeared to be homemade. The tattoo is a heart with an arrow drawn through it and the initials "HB" separated on each side of the heart by the arrow. The male also had a gold tooth on one of his upper left teeth that would have been noticeable to others. He was found wearing a blue denim jacket with matching shirt and pants that had leather trim around the pockets. He also wore Travel Fox brand, blue sneakers and white socks with horizontal blue stripes.
Date Found: 1989-02-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16505

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    Allen Briscoe
    Allen Briscoe
    MP5881 • Missing since Dec 13, 1985 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Marvin Gibbs
    Marvin Gibbs
    MP7869 • Missing since Mar 29, 1985 from Fallsburg, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 69%129 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 86%139 lb vs 170–190 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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