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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-30
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jun 24, 2019

Aug 12, 2024

27003

84-4030

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

37609

66 inches

68 inches

130 lbs

145 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1

Minutes

1954

1964

1984

Aug 23, 1984

Tasker Morris Station on Broad Street Line 1600 S Broad Street

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19145

No

1

21420

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/

84-4030

Aug 23, 1984

Black

Moderate amount of short black coarse kinky hair

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Black/blue jeans with white stitching marked with "DEL RIO" on a metal tag
  • Clothing: White jockey underwear shorts
  • Clothing: White undershirt
  • Footwear: Sneakers


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Case Description

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Decedent was witnessed to jump in front of a SEPTA subway train at the Tasker-Morris station of the Broad Street line.
Date Found: 1984-08-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP58260

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    85%Strong
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Gregory Link
    Gregory Link
    MP60889 • Missing since Jul 24, 1984 from Washington, District of Columbia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%130–145 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    David Williams
    David Williams
    MP3123 • Missing since Apr 7, 1975 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'1"
    Weight 90%130–145 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Willie Kornegay
    Willie Kornegay
    MP19676 • Missing since Jun 1, 1980 from Raleigh, North Carolina
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 41%341 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 150–170 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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