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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 18-28
from Queens, New York


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2009

Feb 13, 2024

40564

Q01-01631

Adult - Pre 30

18

28

39833

70 inches

Black / African American

Multiple

Male

1973

1983

2001

Apr 13, 2001

Queens

New York

Queens County

1

43801

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

Q01-01631

Brown

wavy dark brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: tan-plaid boxers; blue and green shorts; denim shorts "Calvin Klein" brand, size 34/32; dark braided leather belt; light colored cotton shirt with collar, "Jockey" brand; two light colored socks with red stripe and diamond on it
  • Jewelry: yellow metal earring


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Case Description

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Unknown male found by NYC Parks employees as they were clearing brush. Anthropological analysis indicates that he had been there for at least one year, likely longer.
Date Found: 2001-04-13

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5811

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

    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
    Anwar Green
    Anwar Green
    MP788 • Missing since Jan 19, 2001 from Newark, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 19
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%20 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Eric Vidal
    Eric Vidal
    MP12474 • Missing since May 31, 2000 from Haverstraw, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 21
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Victor Richardson Iii
    Victor Richardson Iii
    MP1237 • Missing since May 10, 2000 from Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 24
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%29 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Eric Sanders
    Eric Sanders
    MP78942 • Missing since Aug 17, 1995 from Roosevelt, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Christian Thomas
    Christian Thomas
    MP39676 • Missing since Aug 10, 1996 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jerry Dolphin
    Jerry Dolphin
    MP23986 • Missing since Oct 1, 1994 from West Haven, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%58 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    Andreas Kupke
    Andreas Kupke
    MP156047 • Missing since Dec 3, 1999 from Newark, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
    Location 97%20 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Abdulnur Wilson
    Abdulnur Wilson
    MP6819 • Missing since Nov 10, 1998 from Wilmington, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Marvin Odom
    Marvin Odom
    MP134500 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Dover, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 67%142 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 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.

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