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Unknown male swimming at Coney Island Beach witnessed to drown. Lifeguards pulled him out of the water and initiated CPR. EMS responded and took him to Coney Island Hospital where he was pronounced. Tentative name: Franklin Baily.
Date Found: 2005-09-04

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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
Thomas Diggs
Thomas Diggs
MP71178 • Missing since Jan 20, 2005 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 40–60 vs 63
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
James Broome
James Broome
MP12541 • Missing since Jul 1, 1998 from Jersey City, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 70%185 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Charles Mcallister
Charles Mcallister
MP9569 • Missing since May 30, 2001 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Bode Durojaye
Bode Durojaye
MP70639 • Missing since Jan 20, 2004 from Liberty, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Nichole Fisher
Nichole Fisher
MP34381 • Missing since Aug 21, 2004 from Norristown, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'9"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Edward Brooks
Edward Brooks
MP9302 • Missing since Dec 23, 1998 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'2"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 165–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith
MP749 • Missing since Oct 3, 2004 from Poughquag, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62
Race 100%Black
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 52%185 lb vs 123–143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Osvaldo Baro
Osvaldo Baro
MP9501 • Missing since Apr 1, 1999 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Claude Williams
Claude Williams
MP126704 • Missing since Feb 15, 2002 from Paterson, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 22%185 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Sathyan Gokula
Sathyan Gokula
MP33845 • Missing since Jun 28, 2003 from Fort Lee, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 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.