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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-70
from Torrance, California


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Victim Details

Jun 30, 2014

Apr 20, 2021

9758

2014-00635

Adult

50

70

54205

64 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

5

Minutes

1943

1963

2013

Oct 3, 2013

Torrance

California

Los Angeles County

1

35942

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

2014-00635

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Amputation: Right distal foot amputation Left leg amputated below the knee


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Case Description

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On 10/03/2013 the decedent was found unresponsive in a nursing facility. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Apparently remained in the hospital morgue until 01/24/2014. The decedent had originally been brought to a different county hospital in April 2006 from an unknown location and he has never been positively identified. At the time of his first admission he was disorientated and unable to answer any questions about himself.
Date Found: 2013-10-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12686

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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
    Edward Hawkins
    Edward Hawkins
    MP1225 • Missing since May 26, 2003 from Altadena, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    Mark Celestine
    Mark Celestine
    MP51191 • Missing since Jan 3, 2003 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    79%Possible
    Red Allen
    Red Allen
    MP27986 • Missing since Feb 25, 2003 from Pasadena, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    79%Possible
    Odean Jones
    Odean Jones
    MP1263 • Missing since Nov 1, 2000 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    Vincent Faulkner
    Vincent Faulkner
    MP25442 • Missing since Jun 1, 1995 from Downey, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    Theodis Morris
    Theodis Morris
    MP18868 • Missing since Oct 8, 1999 from Pomona, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    Ronald Taylor
    Ronald Taylor
    MP154431 • Missing since Oct 1, 1983 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Willie Corbin
    Willie Corbin
    MP43307 • Missing since Dec 10, 1987 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    Rogest Cain
    Rogest Cain
    MP51159 • Missing since Feb 18, 1986 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    William Fields
    William Fields
    MP37453 • Missing since Sep 25, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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