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Al Thurman

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2016-03-09T07:31:04

2023-11-26T21:14:26.597

2080

UCP2080

2200

Al

Thurman

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

09/05/1995

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

2193

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

https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page

Black

black and gray, tightly curled, long

Brown

Brown

07/27/2026

  • Scar/mark: .25" scar on midline upper abdomen, multiple scars on right hand

  • Clothing: gray sweatpants, heavy blue jacket, blue long sleeved button down shirt


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Case Description

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On September 5, 1995, the body of an unidentified homeless male was discovered in Brooklyn, New York. The individual, later referred to as Al Thurman, was involved in a tragic incident on the boardwalk. He was approached by three males who proceeded to hit and punch him. In an attempt to escape his attackers, he jumped into the water but tragically drowned.

The case remains unclaimed, with no known relatives or acquaintances coming forward to identify the deceased. The Namus ID for this...
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Date Found: 09/05/1995

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