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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-55
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jun 26, 2019

Mar 1, 2023

27017

83-3559

Adult - Pre 60

45

55

37639

65 inches

67 inches

115 lbs

130 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1928

1938

1983

Jul 25, 1983

Delaware River, Pier 19 North

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19102

No

1

21432

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/

83-3559

Jul 25, 1983

Gray or Partially Gray

Black with partially gray hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Long sleeved shirt with faded design on front
  • Clothing: Rust colored pants
  • Footwear: Tan shoes
  • Footwear: Blue socks
  • Jewelry: Yellow metal ring with missing stone found on Left hand
  • Jewelry: One (1) yellow metal ring and one (1) white metal ring that looks like an earring hoop found on the Right hand


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Decedent was found floating in the Delaware River near Pier 19 North, which is just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Date Found: 1983-07-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP58329

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Charles Fletcher
    Charles Fletcher
    MP13258 • Missing since May 1, 1975 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%115–130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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