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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-50
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Apr 8, 2018

Aug 28, 2024

19621

78-3634

Adult - Pre 50

30

50

28856

75 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

2

Days

1929

1949

1979

Jul 18, 1978

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19128

No

1

42544

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/

Brown

Dark brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: "Crazy Legs" on Upper Left Arm

  • Accessories: $4.40
  • Clothing: "Hagan" Slacks- Tan Size 37 waist Short-sleeved sport shirt - Light gray and blue White boxer shorts *Ident. marking on inner seam of shirt and on undershorts in name of "Bruse Bennett"


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Case Description

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White male recovered from the Schuylkill River at River Rd. He was wearing clothing, which was subsequently determined to have at one time belonged to a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Coatesville, PA. Identifying markings were on teh inner seam of a shirt and his undershorts, in the name of "Bruse Bennett", who was determined to be alive during the investigation.
Date Found: 1978-07-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17730

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Edward Hunsberger
    Edward Hunsberger
    MP34828 • Missing since Feb 25, 1978 from Northwales, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'3" vs 5'5"–5'11"
    Weight 86%230 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Leopold Chromak
    Leopold Chromak
    MP22749 • Missing since Jul 26, 1975 from Wheaton, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'4"
    Weight 62%230 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 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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