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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-25
from Cleveland, Ohio


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Victim Details

Apr 28, 2017

Aug 23, 2024

18591

196192

Adult - Pre 30

20

25

27732

70 inches

163 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

30

Minutes

1961

1966

1986

Aug 24, 1986

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44104

No

1

, , ,

Black

Autopsy states, "...short, black and curly and in normal distribution"

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: linear scar on the left forearm; scar on left wrist; large somewhat irregular flat scar on the left lower leg measuring 9"x3".

  • Clothing: Shirt - navy blue fishnet, short sleeves, crew neckline Jacket - white knit with leather trim Slacks - Grey flannel Undershorts - 2 pair - red nylon, 1 pr boxer style and one pair brief style (but both red nylon) Belt - two-tone gray, reversible Socks - blue and green argyle pattern
  • Footwear: Shoes - black loafer style (see images)


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Case Description

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On 8-24-1986 at approximately 11:00 p.m., several residents in the vicinity of 3025 Woodhill Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44104, heard several shots fired. They also observed a black male lying on the ground in the rear yard of the apartment complex at 3025 Woodhill Rd. CPD and EMS responded and saw upon arrival that male sustained an apparent gunshot wound. Decedent didn't respond to CPR efforts and was pronounced deceased at 11:51 p.m.
Date Found: 1986-08-24

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16573

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Furman Byrd
    Furman Byrd
    MP35183 • Missing since Jun 28, 1968 from Cleveland, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Willie Johnson
    Willie Johnson
    MP53238 • Missing since Jan 20, 1978 from Akron, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–25 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Dwaun Cox
    Dwaun Cox
    MP41280 • Missing since Nov 21, 1979 from Columbus, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%127 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 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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