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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-40
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Feb 17, 2018

Aug 28, 2024

19612

85-0687

Adult - Pre 40

20

40

28848

64 inches

112 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

2

Months

1944

1964

1984

Feb 3, 1985

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19133

No

1

42489

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/

Unknown

Black pubic hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Uncircumcised

  • Clothing: Partially burned blue denim snap front jacket and a dark colored zipper front jacket Pair of brown "Lee" brand corduroy pants
  • Footwear: Red trimmed pair of white athletic style socks One (1) left shoe, "NIKE" size 7 waffle soled low quarter shoe present


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Adult male found burnt and decomposing in vacant house that had a reported 8 previous fires in the past year under debris. Dental and x-rays suggest age over 40 years. Decedent has 'O" type blood, a healed left ankle fracture, and healed injury to the left side of his face.
Date Found: 1985-02-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17484

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 81%112 lb vs 140–145 lb
    77%Possible
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 92%112 lb vs 130 lb
    75%Possible
    David Williams
    David Williams
    MP3123 • Missing since Apr 7, 1975 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%27 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 113 lb

    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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