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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-55
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Case Description
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Recovered from Schuylkill River
Date Found: 1971-05-27
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16955
    • Victim Details

    Aug 30, 2017

    Aug 28, 2024

    19275

    71-2738

    Adult - Pre 60

    25

    55

    28504

    70 inches

    127 lbs

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    1971-05-27

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    No

    1

    42565

    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/

    71-2738

    Black

    Short, curly


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