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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 40-60
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jun 17, 2018

Aug 28, 2024

20062

81-1307

Adult - Pre 60

40

60

29412

68 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

2

Hours

1921

1941

1981

Mar 17, 1981

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19139

No

1

42534

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/

Black

Black and graying with frontal alopecia

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Gastrectomy scar

  • Clothing: Plaid Trousers (red-green-yellow in color), Tan-green corduroy car coat, Windbreaker jacket (brown with orange lining), and thermal underwear
  • Footwear: Brown loafers


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Case Description

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Found down on highway at 5400 block of Chestnut Street and transported to Misericordia Hospital by police. Had a very low body temperature and was unable to be revived.
Date Found: 1981-03-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP50652

    • 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 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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