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.
Sex ✓Male
Age 71%Est. 50–70 vs 75 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%164 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 67%164 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 120–200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 3%164 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Ford
MP51220 • Missing since Sep 1, 1988 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 67%164 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 64
Race 100%Black
Location 65%149 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%164 lb vs 186 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 50–70 vs 74 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 18%164 lb vs 290 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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.