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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-70
from Detroit, Michigan


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Victim Details

Apr 4, 2014

Jan 24, 2022

13899

05-5473

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

22587

72 inches

219 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Weeks

1935

1955

2005

Jun 4, 2005

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

1

19897

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

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

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

0506040168

Jun 4, 2005

Black

Black, kinky with grey streaks

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: Scar on abdomen (hernia surgery?)

  • Accessories: A walking cane was found nearby with the name TOM or TONY LOGAN written on black tape. It is unknown if this cane is associated with the body or not.
  • Clothing: Blue silky sweatpants, a blue shirt and a green jacket
  • Footwear: Brown shoes with comfort cushion insoles-bearing a pricetag of $34.99 Socks


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Case Description

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The body of a badly decomposing male was found under a mattress in an alley.
Date Found: 2005-06-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12328

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Samuel Gillison
    Samuel Gillison
    MP20891 • Missing since May 13, 2001 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 50–70 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 81%219 lb vs 160–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Otis Davis
    Otis Davis
    MP10629 • Missing since Apr 1, 1995 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 0%219 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    Jerry Hawkins
    Jerry Hawkins
    MP820 • Missing since Oct 12, 2003 from Highland Park, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 51%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%219 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Leon Felton
    Leon Felton
    MP15229 • Missing since Sep 3, 2003 from Niles, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 61%168 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 81%219 lb vs 165–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Robert Vance
    Robert Vance
    MP858 • Missing since Jun 12, 2003 from Detroit, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 47%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 83%219 lb vs 185 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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