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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-50
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Feb 20, 2009

Aug 28, 2024

2307

08-3885

Adult - Pre 50

40

50

4077

67 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Weeks

1958

1968

2008

Sep 29, 2008

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19128

No

1

2081

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

5960 North Broad Street, 35th District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2156863350

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.phillypolice.com/districts/35th/index.html

08-05-008837

Brown

long wavy brown/grey head hair

dirty blond/brown body hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: black sweatshirt, grey t-shirt, blue jeans LEE 30x32 (dirty), grey jockey underwear.
  • Eyewear: none
  • Footwear: black white and red "AND 1" basketball sneakers size 9, no socks.
  • Jewelry: none


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Case Description

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The severely decomposed body was recovered from a wooded area known as Wissahickon Park near the intersection of Henry Ave and Hermit Lanes, behind the Walnut Lane golf course. It appears that the decedent was staying in a makeshift shelter as evidenced by numerous articles of clothing and toiletries.
Date Found: 2008-09-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4883

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Bruce Weaver
    Bruce Weaver
    MP52352 • Missing since Oct 9, 2008 from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 98%115 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Bennis
    John Bennis
    MP39738 • Missing since May 20, 2003 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 92%115 lb vs 135–150 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    82%Moderate
    Stephen Sciallo
    Stephen Sciallo
    MP24697 • Missing since Mar 8, 2004 from South Amboy, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    William Purcell, Iii
    William Purcell, Iii
    MP7956 • Missing since Oct 13, 2003 from Wilmington, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Gerald Carroll, Sr.
    Gerald Carroll, Sr.
    MP6928 • Missing since Oct 22, 2001 from New Castle, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%115 lb vs 145–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Evan Kudlajev
    Evan Kudlajev
    MP42585 • Missing since Jun 11, 1992 from Springlfield, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 79%115 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Mann
    John Mann
    MP8568 • Missing since Dec 1, 1997 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 49%115 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Brian Perlish
    Brian Perlish
    MP7242 • Missing since Nov 23, 1997 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    MP50865 • Missing since May 13, 1988 from Kinzers, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Arnold Giovanetti
    Arnold Giovanetti
    MP41712 • Missing since Aug 10, 1977 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 85%115 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 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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