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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 35-55
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Case Description
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Removed from the 2nd floor of a vacant building by Philadelphia Fire Department and his body was burned beyond recognition
Date Found: 1972-08-02
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16973
    • Victim Details

    Sep 03, 2017

    Aug 28, 2024

    19283

    72-4140

    Adult - Pre 60

    35

    55

    28513

    71 inches

    179 lbs

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    Minutes

    1917

    1937

    1972

    1972-08-02

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19107

    No

    1

    42561

    Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    400 North Broad Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    2156857445

    County

    Medical Examiner

    https://www.phila.gov/departments/medical-examiners-office/

    Unknown

    unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown


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