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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 40-55
from River Rouge, Michigan


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Victim Details

Nov 27, 2013

Jul 7, 2022

13787

05-4619

Adult - Pre 60

40

55

22459

73 inches

263 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

May 11, 2005

River Rouge

Michigan

Wayne County

1

10196

River Rouge Police Department

River Rouge

Michigan

Wayne County

10600 West Jefferson Ave., , River Rouge, Michigan

3138428700

Local

Law Enforcement

05-5211

Black

African-american similarity, curly and 1/4 inch long.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: 3 1/2 inch oblique linear scar was present on the left chest.
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Heavy set

  • Clothing: White jersey with Teal neckline and Teal #"44" on the chest and "44 NEW YORK" on the back, sixe XXLdark t-shirt, tank top style undershirt, beige pants with cuffed bottoms, size 40X30, two pairs of thick white athletic socks, boxer-breif style underwear
  • Footwear: Timberland brand medim Brown leather boots size 1- 1/2 Medium


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Case Description

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Body of a decomposing male was found at Belanger Park which is along the Detroit River in River Rouge, MI.
Date Found: 2005-05-11

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11826

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Martin Chance
    Martin Chance
    MP4347 • Missing since May 14, 2004 from Romeo, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
    Weight 100%263 lb vs 230–240 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jerry Hawkins
    Jerry Hawkins
    MP820 • Missing since Oct 12, 2003 from Highland Park, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 32%263 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Samuel Gillison
    Samuel Gillison
    MP20891 • Missing since May 13, 2001 from Detroit, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 13%263 lb vs 160–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Bruce Cooney
    Bruce Cooney
    MP14057 • Missing since Aug 12, 1996 from Clinton Township, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'2"
    Weight 100%263 lb vs 215–275 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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