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Unidentified Black / African American Unsure
Age 25-40
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Aug 22, 2018

Aug 28, 2024

21362

82-4911

Adult - Pre 40

25

40

30922

66 inches

68 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Unsure

1942

1957

1982

Oct 28, 1982

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19143

No

1

15832

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/

82-4911

Oct 28, 1982

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown


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Case Description

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Skeletonized remains found in an abandoned TV repair shop
Date Found: 1982-10-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP51915

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Carola Davenport
    Carola Davenport
    MP61591 • Missing since Oct 1, 1975 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%23 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black

    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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