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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-55
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Oct 30, 2018

Aug 27, 2024

21716

79-1476

Adult - Pre 60

35

55

31669

65 inches

68 inches

110 lbs

120 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

4

Months

1923

1944

1978

1979

Mar 17, 1979

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19107

No

16140

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

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Brown overcoat
  • Clothing: Two (2) pair of trousers (both 26 inch waist). One pair had blue velvet with sequins in front with no pockets. Second pair were brown in color with no pockets.
  • Clothing: Long sleeved dark blue shirt. Size 36
  • Clothing: Black sweater with collar and plastic trim


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Case Description

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The skeletonized body of a black male was found in a vacant house at 504 N. 11th Street.
Date Found: 1979-03-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP53184

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Charles Fletcher
    Charles Fletcher
    MP13258 • Missing since May 1, 1975 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%110–120 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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