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Found floating in the Schuylkill River near University Ave
Date Found: 1982-10-27

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Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

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.

84%Moderate
Lawrence Verdell
Lawrence Verdell
MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
William Delk
William Delk
MP10393 • Missing since Jul 23, 1982 from Huntington, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18
Race 100%Black
Location 73%112 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Ashley, Jr.
John Ashley, Jr.
MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 89%150–170 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Samuel Byrd
Samuel Byrd
MP24179 • Missing since Jun 1, 1977 from Hamden, Connecticut
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 64%155 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Willie Clark
Willie Clark
MP22424 • Missing since May 1, 1978 from Baltimore, Maryland
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
75%Possible
Willie Kornegay
Willie Kornegay
MP19676 • Missing since Jun 1, 1980 from Raleigh, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 41%344 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
David Williams
David Williams
MP3123 • Missing since Apr 7, 1975 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 20%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'1"
Weight 48%150–170 lb vs 113 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.