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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 36-46
from Newark, New Jersey


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Victim Details

Apr 1, 2008

Oct 16, 2020

4338

07960842

Adult

36

46

7797

66 inches

179 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1950

1960

1996

Apr 17, 1996

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

No

1

3791

Newark Police Division

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

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

9737336000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/

96-32070

Black

Dark brown to black hair Receding hairline.

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Numerous freckles. Scar on left arm. Scars on right forearm and right hand with some freckles. Left forearm has linear and hypo-pigmented scars. Hyper-pigmentation of both knees.
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Non-circumcised.

  • Accessories: Paper with Christian religious information in pocket of coat.
  • Clothing: Black winter hooded coat with blue lining. Green corduroy pants. Green and orange baseball cap with the logo "Newport". White socks. Brown briefs. White jacket with blue and white stripes on sleeves. White and brown sweatshirt with designs. Sleeveless white t-shirt with logo "Newport Shoot for the Stars" in green letters. Large lumbar support belt around his waist.
  • Footwear: Black sneakers with blue shoelaces.


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Case Description

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Body found in abandoned factory in Newark, NJ.
Date Found: 1996-04-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1474

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Mario Harrington
    Mario Harrington
    MP26649 • Missing since May 7, 1992 from Westampton, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–46 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%179 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Daniel Holland
    Daniel Holland
    MP116374 • Missing since Apr 1, 1992 from New Bedford, Massachusetts
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–46 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 59%179 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%179 lb vs 200 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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