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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 60-65
from Ridgeland, Mississippi


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Victim Details

May 15, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

49214

3-M9-05

Adult - Pre 70

60

65

67333

67 inches

69 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

2

Days

1940

1946

2005

2006

Mar 25, 2005

NORTHBOUND I-55 ENTRANCE RAMP TO I-220 WEST

Ridgeland

Mississippi

Madison County

No

47239

Ridgeland Police Department

Ridgeland

Mississippi

Madison County

Brett Bertucci

Commander of Investigations

115 West School Street, , Ridgeland, Mississippi

6018562121

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ridgelandms.org/city-departments/police-department/

2005-003621

Black

black and gray and balding

Brown

Brown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Mole under left eye

  • Clothing: BLACK TENNIS SHOES, BLACK DRESS SOCKS, GRAY FULL-LENGTH SWEATPANTS OVER BLACK FULL-LENGTH SWEATPANTS, GREY PULLOVER SWEATSHIRT, BLUE PLAID HOODED ZIP-UP JACKET, BLACK KNIT CAP


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Case Description

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An unidentified male was found lying under an overpass by two hitchhikers.
Date Found: 2005-03-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP122114

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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
    Henry Mccoy
    Henry Mccoy
    MP51594 • Missing since Nov 1, 1991 from Bogalusa, Louisiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%114 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Irvin Goff
    Irvin Goff
    MP4105 • Missing since Dec 1, 2004 from Edgard, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 64
    Race 100%Black
    Location 62%167 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Clarence Smith
    Clarence Smith
    MP4203 • Missing since May 7, 1978 from Ferriday, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 100–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Robert Davis
    Robert Davis
    MP576 • Missing since Nov 28, 2002 from Ringgold, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 60–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 58%184 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%165–175 lb vs 144 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Wallace Landry
    Wallace Landry
    MP679 • Missing since Oct 20, 1999 from New Orleans, Louisiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 61%171 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Joseph Batiste
    Joseph Batiste
    MP23900 • Missing since Sep 1, 1995 from Pineville, Louisiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 64%155 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Ernest Franklin
    Ernest Franklin
    MP4099 • Missing since Dec 25, 2003 from Shreveport, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 60–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 54%211 mi away
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 87%165–175 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Lloyd Lewis
    Lloyd Lewis
    MP76957 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Lake Charles, Louisiana
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 60–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 51%237 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 140–160 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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