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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-80
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Jun 5, 2008

Mar 4, 2024

5289

M06-00830

Adult - Pre 80

50

80

9138

73 inches

185 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

3

Months

1926

1956

2006

Feb 10, 2006

New York

New York

New York County

1

43506

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

M06-00830

Black

curled, black 1/2"

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Blue jeans, blue sweatpants; blue jacket; white boxer shorts; red, blue, and white stripped shirt; multiple white t-shirts; black socks.
  • Footwear: Brown boots.


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Case Description

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Individual found floating in East River.
Date Found: 2006-02-10

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1892

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Roosevelt Copes
    Roosevelt Copes
    MP17687 • Missing since Jun 18, 2004 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 69 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%81 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 120–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Cedric Walton
    Cedric Walton
    MP69627 • Missing since Sep 24, 1993 from New York, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Jerry Smith
    Jerry Smith
    MP749 • Missing since Oct 3, 2004 from Poughquag, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 52%185 lb vs 123–143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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