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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 19-22
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Feb 11, 2018

Mar 10, 2022

19879

79-2179

Adult - Pre 30

19

22

55684

61 inches

68 inches

155 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1957

1960

1979

Apr 28, 1979

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19137

No

1

21517

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/

79-2179

Apr 28, 1979

Black

Tightly curly hair trimmed short

Pubic hair well-developed

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Prominent callus on the medial aspect of the interphalangeal joint of the left great toe

  • Accessories: Chain attached and secured by a padlock to a barbell, which bears two 5 lb weights and four 2.25 lb weights.
  • Clothing: Long John underpants, jockey shorts
  • Footwear: Maroon synthetic material socks


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Case Description

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Found in Frankford Creek with multiple stab wounds weighed down by a barbell chained to ankle.
Date Found: 1979-04-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17458

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 20
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 82%155 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Willie Clark
    Willie Clark
    MP22424 • Missing since May 1, 1978 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Donald Caldwell
    Donald Caldwell
    MP20345 • Missing since Apr 3, 1972 from Tuckerton, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%47 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'0"
    Weight 0%155 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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