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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 30-40
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 23, 2015

Aug 8, 2024

49296

117 May 85

Adult

30

40

68195

72 inches

198 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Hours

1945

1955

1985

May 5, 1985

101 S Lake Shore Dr.

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

1

10776

Chicago PD

Chicago

Illinois

, , ,

0585117

May 5, 1985

Black

Short and black

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: There are no tattoos on the decedent

  • Clothing: WEARING BLUE JEANS, NAVY BLUE T SHIRT WITH TASTE 0F CHICAG0 WRITTEN 0N THE FR0NT
  • Clothing: Dark blue tshirt "Taste of Chicago" Blue jeans with black belt Jockey shorts
  • Footwear: White socks White Converse sneakers


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Case Description

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The decedent was found floating in Lake Michigan at 101 S Lakeshore Dr at Chicago Yacht Club.
Date Found: 1985-05-05

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14294

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Clarence Parchman
    Clarence Parchman
    MP110830 • Missing since Feb 17, 1981 from Indianapolis, Indiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 62%165 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 187 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    Henry Baltimore Jr.
    MP9141 • Missing since May 31, 1973 from East Lansing, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 61%171 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 99%198 lb vs 170–180 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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