PA PA - Philadelphia, BlkMale 19-22, UP17458, Stabbed, Barbell chained to ankle, Apr '79

[BrownBear]

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17458

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity Black / African American
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years) 19-22
Estimated Year of Death 1979
Height 5' 1"-5' 8"(61-68 inches) , Estimated
Weight 155 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found April 28, 1979
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19137
County Philadelphia County
Found On Tribal Land No
Circumstances of Recovery Found in Frankford Creek with multiple stab wounds weighed down by a barbell chained to ankle.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Circumstance Notes
Isotope testing values are consistent with the Southeastern USA and the southeastern part of New England. Individual was likely born and spent time in Southeastern USA. Oxygen isotope value of his bone indicates the decedent likely resided slightly north of his birthplace/early childhood years.

Physical Description
Hair Color Black
Head Hair Description Tightly curly hair trimmed short
Body Hair Description Pubic hair well-developed
Facial Hair Description Not developed
Eye Color Unknown

Distinctive Physical Features
Deformity
Prominent callus on the medial aspect of the interphalangeal joint of the left great toe

Clothing and Accessories
Accessories
Chain attached and secured by a padlock to a barbell, which bears two 5 lb weights and four 2.25 lb weights.
Near the Body

Clothing
Long John underpants, jockey shorts
On the Body

Footwear
Maroon synthetic material socks
On the Body

 

[BrownBear]

1 Exclusion
MP23673 Lawrence Verdell 03/03/1979 Camden, NJ

 

[CCJD]

From case file printed on 2/12/2018
(status may have changed in the interim)

Fingerprints: information is available elsewhere
Dentals: information/charting is available and will be entered later
DNA: Sample available - not yet submitted

 

[victoriarobinson642]

From NAMUS:
Biochemical georeferencing using chemical and elemental isotope data indicates the decedent was likely born and lived in the USA. Oxygen isotopes indicate he may have been born and spent the first years of his life in the Southeastern U.S. Oxygen isotope data also indicate that the decedent lived the last decade of life in the Southeastern U.S., including the southeastern portion of New England, prior to death in Pennsylvania.

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[Aurora90]

Does anyone happen to have Robert Hesser's email address? I feel certain that I have identified this John Doe.

 

[Aurora90]

Oxygen isotope data also indicate that the decedent lived the last decade of life in the Southeastern U.S., including the southeastern portion of New England, prior to death in Pennsylvania.

I have submitted Clarence Williams. Clarence is a 20-year-old male who escaped from a prison in Michigan in March of 1979 - just a month earlier. His height, weight and age all match this John Doe along with his residence being in the southeastern part of USA. As well as a strong visual comparison.

 

[Aurora90]

Mary Bell from Doe Network confirmed that this tip has been sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections for review.

 

[Aurora90]

Here is Clarence's page on Michigan's Department of Corrections.

Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) - Offender Profile

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION​

MDOC Number: 131000
SID Number: 0651660X
Name: CLARENCE WILLIAMS
Racial Identification: Black
Gender: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Date of Birth: 02/13/1954 (70)

MDOC STATUS​

Current Status: Escape from Prison
Escaped From: Cooper Street Facility
Escape Date: 03/27/1979

ALIASES​

DONALD MARTIN

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DONALD PETER MARTIN

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DONNIE WILLIAMS

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DONNIE PETER MARTIN

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JOSEPH JOHNSON

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JOSEPH MARTIN

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LARRY DOUGLAS

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LARRY JOHNSON

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LARRY WELZON

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LARRY WILSON

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MORRIS JOHNSON

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PETE MARTIN