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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 16-30
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Dec 9, 2010

Feb 21, 2024

13579

07-7824

Adult - Pre 30

16

30

66460

65 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Aug 14, 2007

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

10107

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

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

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

0708140608

Unknown

Decomposition precluded hair color assessment.

Absent due to adipocere

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: 2 pairs of dark sweatpants, one pair Steve & Barry's brand sz. M which were yellow and one pair Joe Boxer brand sz. S and green in color. A Red, gray and blue knit sweater, Robert Bruce brand sz. M Fruit of the Loom sz. M white underwear.
  • Footwear: Socks and Blue canvas deck shoes sz. 10


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Case Description

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Body was found in the Detroit River-Possible drowning victim. It appeared to have been in the water for several weeks to months. The Anthropologist noted that this person was probably Black, but may have had some white admixture as pertaining to his race.
Date Found: 2007-08-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8243

    • 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
    Markell Dowell
    Markell Dowell
    MP26714 • Missing since Jun 4, 2007 from Redford, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 16–30 vs 15
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%150 lb vs 125 lb
    83%Moderate
    Andrew Hargrove
    Andrew Hargrove
    MP9678 • Missing since Jul 25, 2005 from Ypsilanti, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 145–155 lb
    83%Moderate
    William Gunn, Jr.
    William Gunn, Jr.
    MP819 • Missing since Oct 11, 2001 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    81%Moderate
    Frederick Stokes
    Frederick Stokes
    MP21336 • Missing since Jun 30, 1998 from Pontiac, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
    80%Moderate
    Dorian Gaines
    Dorian Gaines
    MP22827 • Missing since Nov 18, 2003 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 82%150 lb vs 185 lb
    80%Moderate
    Charles Calhoun
    Charles Calhoun
    MP20886 • Missing since Oct 1, 1991 from Inkster, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%150 lb vs 120–135 lb
    80%Moderate
    Alwin Burton
    Alwin Burton
    MP20885 • Missing since Jun 1, 1989 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb
    80%Moderate
    Kejuan Sarter
    Kejuan Sarter
    MP10211 • Missing since Dec 18, 2006 from Cleveland, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 23
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%92 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 99%150 lb vs 168 lb
    80%Moderate
    Nathaniel Reed
    Nathaniel Reed
    MP6561 • Missing since Nov 9, 1988 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    77%Possible
    Lonzell Graham
    Lonzell Graham
    MP25463 • Missing since Sep 1, 1999 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 4'9"–5'1"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 120–170 lb

    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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