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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 30-45
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2010

Sep 12, 2024

41373

08-3019

Adult - Pre 50

30

45

22107

69 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Years

1959

1978

2004

2008

Mar 14, 2008

R/O 11401-11409 Mansfield

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

10075

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

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

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

CD-78

Mar 14, 2008

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: This individuals nose may have shown signs of past injury (may have had a "bend" to the left.

  • Accessories: Purple plastic lighter, a AA Battery, several coins and a set of keys with a Las Vegas Dollar key chain were found with the body
  • Clothing: Black short sleeved button up shirt with a dramatic "Chinese dragon" design on the front and back, it appears he only buttoned the lower two buttons. Trousers (poorly preserved). Black leather belt with a silver buckle.
  • Footwear: Black sandals with no socks-indicating he may have died during a warmer month.


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Case Description

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Victim was wrapped in a comforter or blanket, tied with a electrical cord and partially buried in a shallow grave in a back alley off Mansfield St. Several other sets of human remains were found in the same alley.
Date Found: 2008-03-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7642

    • 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
    David Dillard
    David Dillard
    MP26706 • Missing since Aug 16, 2006 from Redford, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Dorian Gaines
    Dorian Gaines
    MP22827 • Missing since Nov 18, 2003 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    81%Moderate
    Andrew Hargrove
    Andrew Hargrove
    MP9678 • Missing since Jul 25, 2005 from Ypsilanti, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Robert Vance
    Robert Vance
    MP858 • Missing since Jun 12, 2003 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    80%Moderate
    Tarrance Ross
    Tarrance Ross
    MP22261 • Missing since Dec 1, 2006 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    80%Moderate
    Harold Humphrey Jr.
    Harold Humphrey Jr.
    MP9162 • Missing since Dec 18, 1998 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    79%Possible
    Ben Peeples
    Ben Peeples
    MP833 • Missing since Sep 26, 2006 from Oak Park, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
    78%Possible
    Leroy Rice
    Leroy Rice
    MP55556 • Missing since Apr 1, 2008 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 30–45 vs 47
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    Jason Moorer
    Jason Moorer
    MP22825 • Missing since Nov 21, 2002 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    78%Possible
    David Williams
    David Williams
    MP12763 • Missing since Oct 24, 1989 from Royal Oak, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" 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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