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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 45-85
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Case Description
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Found mummified in a vacant property during state highway inspection.
Date Found: 1970-03-24
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16986
    • Victim Details

    Sep 05, 2017

    Aug 28, 2024

    18971

    70-1655

    Adult - Pre 90

    45

    85

    28168

    72 inches

    47 lbs

    Black / African American

    Black / African American

    Male

    1970-03-24

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19106

    No

    1

    42571

    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/

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Unknown

    Unknown


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