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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-60
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Jul 8, 2012

Apr 3, 2023

13683

11-11241, 11-11247 and 11-11362

Adult - Pre 70

45

60

22334

70 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

10

Years

Nov 4, 2011

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

41853

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, 5th Floor, Detroit, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

Unknown

Skull was completely void of any tissues

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Tattered clothing was found in the debris, but unable to determine if it relates to this body.


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Case Description

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The remains of this man were found while a construction crew were demolishing a building (Uniroyal Plant) that had suffered a fire some ten years earlier. The structure had since collapsed into a pile of debris, which is now resting on a cement foundation. The area the body was found scattered in a 5' X 52' area.
Date Found: 2011-11-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10405

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Luther Curry
    Luther Curry
    MP20923 • Missing since May 1, 2011 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 60–61
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    83%Moderate
    Randall Childs
    Randall Childs
    MP14764 • Missing since Jun 7, 2011 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    81%Moderate
    David Dillard
    David Dillard
    MP26706 • Missing since Aug 16, 2006 from Redford, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Benny Hogue
    Benny Hogue
    MP10948 • Missing since Nov 24, 2005 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    80%Moderate
    Dennis Coleman
    Dennis Coleman
    MP11601 • Missing since Nov 8, 2010 from Flint, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50
    Race 100%Black
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    80%Moderate
    Robert Vance
    Robert Vance
    MP858 • Missing since Jun 12, 2003 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    Alan Taylor Sr.
    Alan Taylor Sr.
    MP32557 • Missing since Apr 18, 2009 from Mount Morris, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    79%Possible
    George Smith
    George Smith
    MP22826 • Missing since May 1, 2006 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    79%Possible
    Jesse Hines
    Jesse Hines
    MP10642 • Missing since Dec 4, 2010 from Flint, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    79%Possible
    Otis Davis
    Otis Davis
    MP10629 • Missing since Apr 1, 1995 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

    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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