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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 40-52
from Cleveland, Ohio


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Victim Details

Aug 22, 2016

Aug 23, 2024

10175

192954

Adult - Pre 50

40

52

17092

74 inches

270 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

6

Weeks

1933

1945

1985

Jun 12, 1985

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44103

No

1

, , ,

Black

Curly

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: Two linear scars 2" long each, joining together to form a "V" on the right sole of the foot medially.

  • Clothing: Autopsy refers to: Green sweater, two pair of pants one green and one blue, black and white socks Police reports victim wearing 2 green sweaters, 1 pr brown army pants 1 pr black pants, 1 pr white undershorts, 1 blk cloth belt, 2 pr white socks and 1 pr black socks.
  • Footwear: White tennis shoes


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Person looking for place to fish found body floating in Lake Erie.
Date Found: 1985-06-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15638

    • 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
    Charles Arrington
    Charles Arrington
    MP15049 • Missing since Jan 1, 1983 from Parma, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–52 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'3"
    Weight 16%270 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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