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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-55
from Columbia, South Carolina

Case Description
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On October 26, 1998, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elmwood Cemetery off Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, SC.
Date Found: 1998-10-26
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12563
    • Victim Details

    Jun 04, 2014

    May 05, 2023

    14172

    98-1221

    Adult - Pre 60

    45

    55

    22924

    68 inches

    166 lbs

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    3

    Months

    1943

    1953

    1998

    1998-10-26

    501 Elmwood Avenue

    Columbia

    South Carolina

    Richland County

    29201

    42182

    Richland County Coroner's Office

    Columbia

    South Carolina

    Richland County

    6300 Shakespeare Road, , Columbia, South Carolina

    8035761799

    County

    Coroner

    https://rccosc.com/

    98-1221

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown


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