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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 60-65
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jul 24, 2021

Jul 24, 2021

40148

78-3921

Adult - Pre 70

60

65

54979

67 inches

69 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1913

1918

1978

Aug 3, 1978

4745 Griscom St

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19124

No

1

36851

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/

79-3921

Aug 3, 1978

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Brown belt
  • Clothing: Olive suit coat
  • Clothing: Blue short with collar
  • Clothing: Black trousers
  • Clothing: White undershirt
  • Clothing: White jockey shorts


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Case Description

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Found decomposed in the 2nd floor vacant apartment by two men who went to clean out the apartment for the landlord.
Date Found: 1978-08-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP82541

    • 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. 60–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    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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