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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-45
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Jan 5, 2012

Aug 16, 2024

12883

M89-05388

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

21341

70 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Minutes

1944

1964

1989

Jun 20, 1989

New York

New York

New York County

1

46283

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

M89-05388

Black

tightly curled

Brown

Brown

  • Deformity: left lower leg deformed, probably due to callous (no further description given)
  • Scar/mark: 2" oval scar on inner left lower leg, 2.5" linear scar on back of right hand

  • Clothing: purple pants
  • Footwear: blue sneakers labeled "D The Winner"


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Case Description

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Unknown black male was found unresponsive, with stab wounds, on the street in front of 2380 7th Avenue. Taken to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced.
Date Found: 1989-06-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9743

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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
    William Delk
    William Delk
    MP10393 • Missing since Jul 23, 1982 from Huntington, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 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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