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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 50-70
from Phoenix, Arizona


Victim Details

Nov 18, 2019

Nov 1, 2022

28806

19-09189

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

39819

63 inches

71 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Oct 30, 2019

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

22414

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

2120 North Central Avenue, Suite 250, Phoenix, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: Tattoo on upper arm, possibly "Simmons" and a Roman numeral 3 (III).

  • Accessories: Label maker
  • Accessories: Green computer board
  • Accessories: Calculator
  • Accessories: USB thumb drive
  • Accessories: Wireless camera doorbell
  • Accessories: Large silver headphones
  • Eyewear: White plastic sunglasses


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Case Description

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This 50 - 70 year old Black male was found deceased by hikers in South Mountain Park. He may have been experiencing homelessness or otherwise transient to the area.
Date Found: 2019-10-30

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP61648

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Melvin Thompson
    Melvin Thompson
    MP95489 • Missing since Dec 10, 2018 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Samuel Grider
    Samuel Grider
    MP35955 • Missing since Sep 29, 2014 from Buckeye, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Hair 60%Brown 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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