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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 55-65
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Jun 30, 2007

Aug 28, 2024

2289

06-3048

Adult - Pre 60

55

65

4046

64 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

3

Days

1941

1951

2006

Jul 14, 2006

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

No

1

14229

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/

06-3048

Gray or Partially Gray

Fine wavy gray hair about 3-5 inches in length. Some thinning and frontal receding.

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: ?mirian?, ?true love?, an arrow pierced heart, and indecipherable banner over lateral right upper arm; heart and banner ?elsie? on volar right forearm; two birds and heart with blank banner on lateral left upper arm.

  • Clothing: The decedent appears to be a homeless man with numerous layered clothes on including; a striped multicolor pullover sweatshirt (unknown size and name brand), black dress pants (unclear size and brand), black ?Coach? belt size 34, a pair of women?s white ?
  • Eyewear: NONE
  • Footwear: a pair of women?s white ?Nike Air Max? sneakers size 6
  • Jewelry: 7 white metal rings, 2 white metal wrist bracelets, and 2 white metal watches


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The decedent is found in the Delaware River by the United States Coast Guard near an area known as Penn Treaty Park, located at 1199 N. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125. He is moderately decomposed with effects of prolonged immersion evidenced by bloating, dark discoloration, and extensive skin slippage. The temperature at the time of discovery and the week preceding was near the upper 90?s.
Date Found: 2006-07-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP460

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    Michael Avicolli
    Michael Avicolli
    MP7240 • Missing since Apr 3, 1996 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: bird, arm
    82%Moderate
    John Bennis
    John Bennis
    MP39738 • Missing since May 20, 2003 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 55–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Mario Rossi
    Mario Rossi
    MP32192 • Missing since Dec 29, 1982 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Rene Olivera
    Rene Olivera
    MP704 • Missing since Oct 9, 1999 from New York City, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%130 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Felix Grullon
    Felix Grullon
    MP1191 • Missing since Apr 13, 2004 from West New York, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 55–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 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. 55–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Phillip Milleman
    Phillip Milleman
    MP36985 • Missing since Jan 1, 2005 from Peekskill, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Edward Hunsberger
    Edward Hunsberger
    MP34828 • Missing since Feb 25, 1978 from Northwales, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'11"
    Weight 97%130 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Heriberto Torrens
    Heriberto Torrens
    MP88862 • Missing since Jan 1, 2002 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'10"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 115–155 lb
    78%Possible
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    MP50865 • Missing since May 13, 1988 from Kinzers, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 82%130 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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