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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 55-70
from New Orleans, Louisiana


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Victim Details

Dec 17, 2012

Aug 4, 2020

4229

LSU 12-42 ; OPCO K-2775-12

Adult - Pre 80

55

70

7648

72 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Months

1940

1957

2010

2012

Nov 20, 2012

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

1

3701

Orleans Parish Coroner's Office

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

3001 Earhart Boulevard, Orleans Parish Coroner 3001 Earhart Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70125, New Orleans, Louisiana

5046589660

County

Coroner

http://neworleanscoroner.com/

K-2775-12

Unknown

hair is short, dark, and tightly curled

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: baseball cap, blue, fabric front panel with plastic mesh sides. "London Fog" brand raincoat, dark in color, with inner lining. "Dickie's" brand pants, "874 Original Fit", blue. brown leather belt with metal buckle.
  • Footwear: "Dr. Scholl's" brand black leather shoes with double velcro strap closure.


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Case Description

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Remains were found in an abandoned house. Estimated that remains had been there for 6 months - 2 years.
Date Found: 2012-11-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10861

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Johnnie Taylor
    Johnnie Taylor
    MP4213 • Missing since Dec 13, 2003 from Waggaman, Louisiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'10"
    76%Possible
    Irvin Goff
    Irvin Goff
    MP4105 • Missing since Dec 1, 2004 from Edgard, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    Abraham Alexis
    Abraham Alexis
    MP4040 • Missing since May 19, 1998 from Garyville, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    76%Possible
    Joseph Hayes
    Joseph Hayes
    MP675 • Missing since May 20, 2000 from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    Wallace Landry
    Wallace Landry
    MP679 • Missing since Oct 20, 1999 from New Orleans, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    Clarence Ruffin
    Clarence Ruffin
    MP4196 • Missing since Jul 10, 1992 from Avondale, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 55–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"

    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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