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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-25
from Winslow Township, New Jersey


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Victim Details

Apr 1, 2008

Aug 28, 2024

43284

79-07992

Adult - Pre 30

20

25

702

66 inches

122 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1954

1959

1979

Oct 19, 1979

Winslow Township

New Jersey

Camden County

No

1

352

Winslow Township Police Department

Braddock

New Jersey

Camden County

125 South Route 73, , Braddock, New Jersey

6095670700

Local

Law Enforcement

www.winslowtownship.com/police

79-07992

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: Found in pocket of blue jeans are two white felt tip pens, one had red ink and the other had black ink and a yellow wood lead pencil. Blank delivery notice from Parcel post. Hypodermic syringe.
  • Clothing: Blue "Maverick" brand denim jeans. White sock with green stripes over which is a white sock with blue, yellow, and red stripes, over which is a navy blue sock.
  • Footwear: One black sandal with an estimated size of between 6 and 7- brand name of Volpe.


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Found in a wooded area in West Atco, Winslow Township, New Jersey.
Date Found: 1979-10-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1695

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    Lawrence Verdell
    Lawrence Verdell
    MP23673 • Missing since Mar 3, 1979 from Camden, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 20
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%122 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Ashley, Jr.
    John Ashley, Jr.
    MP3853 • Missing since Dec 14, 1971 from Wilmington, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%37 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%122 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Donald Caldwell
    Donald Caldwell
    MP20345 • Missing since Apr 3, 1972 from Tuckerton, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 20–25 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 5'0"
    Weight 76%122 lb vs 100 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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