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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 40-55
from Richmond, Virginia

Case Description
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On 11/16/1979, unidentified remains were found along Seaboard Railroad Tracks off Leigh Street in Richmond, Virginia.
Date Found: 1979-11-16
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8574
    • Victim Details

    Mar 15, 2011

    Oct 06, 2023

    40835

    C1979-93677

    Adult - Pre 60

    40

    55

    17802

    68 inches

    120 lbs

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    Months

    1924

    1939

    1979

    1979-11-16

    Richmond

    Virginia

    Richmond City

    No

    1

    8647

    Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Central District

    Richmond

    Virginia

    Richmond City

    Lara Newell

    Long-term Unidentified Coordinator

    400 E Jackson St, , Richmond, Virginia

    8047863174

    State

    Medical Examiner

    C1979-93677

    1979-11-16

    Gray or Partially Gray

    black

    Unknown

    Unknown


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