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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 31-41
from Newark, New Jersey


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Victim Details

Apr 1, 2008

Aug 28, 2024

4580

07962464

Adult

31

41

35330

69 inches

111 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1955

1965

1996

Dec 1, 1996

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

No

1

3977

Newark Police Division

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

22 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, , Newark, New Jersey

9737336000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/

96104897

Black

Short, black and curly

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Scratches on upper left/right back

  • Accessories: Yellow disposable cigarette lighter Lottery ticket torn in half Label from a liquor bottle
  • Clothing: Green Sport Coat Green Corduroy pants


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Case Description

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Known to be homeless. Found outside in Newark, New Jersey..
Date Found: 1996-12-01

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1723

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Leonard Johnson Jr
    Leonard Johnson Jr
    MP10901 • Missing since Mar 1, 1975 from New York, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 31–41 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 93%111 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Bennett Kevin
    Bennett Kevin
    MP160997 • Missing since Dec 20, 1996 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 31–41 vs 32
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%77 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 81%111 lb vs 140–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Mario Harrington
    Mario Harrington
    MP26649 • Missing since May 7, 1992 from Westampton, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 31–41 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 57%111 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    James Harris
    James Harris
    MP2287 • Missing since Mar 8, 1996 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 31–41 vs 31
    Race 100%Black
    Location 62%163 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 57%111 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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.

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