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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-30
from Dallas, Texas


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Victim Details

Aug 3, 2017

Feb 12, 2024

18724

2538-88

Adult - Pre 40

25

30

27888

65 inches

168 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1958

1963

1988

Aug 7, 1988

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

1

16306

Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

2355 North Stemmons Freeway, 2355 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207, Dallas, Texas

2149205900

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/forensics/

2538-88

Black

Short, black kinky hair

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 3 in appendix scar on right lower abdomen Numerous vertical parallel scars or marks on chest Two 1 in scars on left thigh

  • Accessories: Newport menthol cigarettes 2 yellow lighters
  • Clothing: "Coda" blue jeans, size 29 M "Arrow" brown short sleeve shirt size XL "Lee Wright" red underwear size M 32-34
  • Eyewear: "Sport" sunglasses


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Case Description

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Struck when trying to cross Northwest Highway, vehicle failed to stop and render aid
Date Found: 1988-08-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16879

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    James Williams
    James Williams
    MP159681 • Missing since Sep 11, 1984 from Fort Worth, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 87%168 lb vs 130–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Donald Jones
    Donald Jones
    MP21200 • Missing since Jan 1, 1986 from Fort Worth, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 44%168 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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