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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 20-40
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 23, 2024

49552

546 OCT 91

Adult

20

40

68523

68 inches

200 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Oct 28, 1991

1300 South Lake Shore Drive

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

48223

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Blue sweatshirt with British Knights Logo, blue pants and brown belt. Green size 34 to 36 briefs and white socks.
  • Footwear: Black athletic shoes.


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Case Description

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Found floating in Lake Michigan.
Date Found: 1991-10-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP128953

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    Tommie Cosey Iii
    Tommie Cosey Iii
    MP112897 • Missing since Sep 2, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–7'0"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Maynard James
    Maynard James
    MP64377 • Missing since Dec 20, 1990 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 90%200 lb vs 160–175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Keith Childress
    Keith Childress
    MP32519 • Missing since Oct 19, 1987 from Chicago Heights, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 200–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Reginald Pierce
    Reginald Pierce
    MP24959 • Missing since Jan 1, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 20%200 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Michael Oscar Brown
    Michael Oscar Brown
    DN6538DMIL • Missing since Aug 8, 1991 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28
    Race 100%Black
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 47%200 lb vs 150 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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