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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-55
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Nov 16, 2009

Aug 28, 2024

2316

09-3399

Adult - Pre 60

35

55

4088

60 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

3

Years

1951

1973

2006

2008

Aug 31, 2009

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19104

No

13269

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/

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Light colored baseball pants overtop Gold sweatpants overtop Black sweatpants overtop Blue shorts overtop Blue boxer shorts Light colored tube socks
  • Clothing: A light colored t-shirt with a possible silk screen.


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Skeletonized remains found inside abandoned building by workers hired by owner to clean out property. Skull and hip found on 1st floor. On 2nd floor, more bones of the lower body were found wrapped in blanket.
Date Found: 2009-08-31

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6207

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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
    Arnold Austin
    Arnold Austin
    MP50857 • Missing since May 31, 2004 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'4"

    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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