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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-50
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Apr 25, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

5834

M13-03757

Adult - Pre 50

35

50

9998

65 inches

154 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Days

1963

1978

2013

Jul 1, 2013

New York

New York

New York County

1

43531

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

M13-03757

Black

short curly black hair 1/8' in length.

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 1" well-healed scar on right shin
  • Tattoo: 4" x 3" polychromatic professional tattoo of left upper lateral arm of lion holding a green and yellow flag. The flag has a trident in the middle. Tattoo is consistent with the Lion of Judah in the Rastafarian movement. Flag possibly consistent with Barbados.

  • Accessories: Three United States currency one dollar bills Tube of Chapstick
  • Clothing: Black t-shirt - US Polo Association, small Blue jeans - Calvin Klein, straight, Size 32 Brown belt with white metal buckle - Diesel Two black socks with green line on toe Dark gray underwear - 2Xist, medium
  • Footwear: Brown boots - Florsheim with Dr. Scholl's insert in right boot


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Case Description

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Decedent was found floating in the Hudson River near 158th Street by a pedestrian on the riverside footpath. Body was removed from water at 125th Street pier. There is a report of a person jumping from George Washington Bridge on 6/29/13, however the description of this person was unknown.
Date Found: 2013-07-01

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12401

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    James Broome
    James Broome
    MP12541 • Missing since Jul 1, 1998 from Jersey City, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Gerald Hamilton
    Gerald Hamilton
    MP37678 • Missing since Sep 12, 2007 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 97%154 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    MP27624 • Missing since Aug 1, 2000 from Brooklyn, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Vodre Norelus
    Vodre Norelus
    MP10322 • Missing since Feb 6, 1995 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Stevey Sommerville
    Stevey Sommerville
    MP7116 • Missing since Sep 6, 1990 from Jamiaca, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 74%154 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Arnold Austin
    Arnold Austin
    MP50857 • Missing since May 31, 2004 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Mark Potts
    Mark Potts
    MP9352 • Missing since May 11, 2009 from Claymont, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%99 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 86%154 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Claude Williams
    Claude Williams
    MP126704 • Missing since Feb 15, 2002 from Paterson, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 83%154 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Nichole Fisher
    Nichole Fisher
    MP34381 • Missing since Aug 21, 2004 from Norristown, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%81 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Steven Jackson, Jr.
    Steven Jackson, Jr.
    MP12486 • Missing since Jun 13, 2010 from Guilderland, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%154 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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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