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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-30
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Sep 4, 2012

Sep 16, 2024

8054

92-1095

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

13953

69 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Months

1961

1972

1991

1992

Apr 25, 1992

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

6742

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, , Portland, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

Black

Black, extremely curly

Black, extremely curly

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Several keys on rings in his pocket: Scorpio keychain, U.S. Marine Corp keychain and two metal disks that are embossed with a "36" and a "33". Key chain also has a plastic thunderbird, turquoise in color, attached to it. Disks may be related to tokens issued to labor union members, or longshoremen union members.
  • Clothing: "BUGLE BOY" sweatshirt, black in color, size Large "NIKE" T-shirt, white in color. "LEVI" denim shorts, size 33 waist white athletic socks
  • Footwear: "REEBOK" shoes, black, size 11
  • Jewelry: Yellow-faced Mickey Mouse watch, Disney brand with a black plastic band Black belt with silver decoration woven metal neck chain, gold-colored


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Case Description

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The body of a young African American male was found floating in the Columbia River near the Rose City Yacht club on April 25, 1992. The man had been deceased for at least several weeks if not several months. He was wearing distinctive clothing and jewelry, please see clothing and accessories tab for details.
Date Found: 1992-04-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10582

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    James Turner
    James Turner
    MP22580 • Missing since Mar 2, 1987 from Portland, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 54%170 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Roland Anderson
    Roland Anderson
    MP25537 • Missing since Dec 16, 1983 from Portland, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    James Foster
    James Foster
    MP27335 • Missing since Jul 30, 1980 from Steilacoom, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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