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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-60
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jun 24, 2019

Apr 8, 2020

27008

84-1961

Adult - Pre 60

50

60

37620

63 inches

65 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1924

1934

1984

Apr 19, 1984

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19133

No

1

21426

Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

Jamie Willer

Acting Supervisor of Forensic Investigations

400 North Broad Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2156857445

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.phila.gov/departments/medical-examiners-office/

84-1961

Apr 19, 1984

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Green Sweater
  • Clothing: Gray Sweater (Wool)
  • Clothing: Blue and Red Sweater with "CALVIN KLEIN" written across it
  • Clothing: Green pullover sweater
  • Clothing: Blue, brown, and gray plaid wool work shirt
  • Clothing: Green Pants
  • Clothing: Wide black belt
  • Clothing: Dark khaki canvas coat
  • Footwear: tan loafer shoes


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Case Description

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Decedent was discovered decomposed in an abandoned house that he appeared to be staying in when L&I came to board the house up.
Date Found: 1984-04-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP58271

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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.

    86%Strong
    Mario Rossi
    Mario Rossi
    MP32192 • Missing since Dec 29, 1982 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Arnold Giovanetti
    Arnold Giovanetti
    MP41712 • Missing since Aug 10, 1977 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Daniel Deaner
    Daniel Deaner
    MP21994 • Missing since May 18, 1981 from Central Islip, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%130–150 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Nelson Souza
    Nelson Souza
    MP22731 • Missing since Jan 6, 1974 from Bayshore, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Theodore Kampf
    Theodore Kampf
    MP10040 • Missing since Jul 11, 1981 from Oaklyn, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 88%130–150 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    William Ellis
    William Ellis
    MP1659 • Missing since Jun 3, 1971 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%95 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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