PA PA - Philadelphia, Schuylkill River, BlkMale 35-50, UP17052, abdominal scar, clothes, Oct'98

[Moonwalker9]

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Case Information


Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number98-4294
Demographics
SexMale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)35-50
Estimated Year of Death1998
Estimated PMIMinutes
Height5' 6"(66 inches) , Measured
Weight196 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date FoundOctober 8, 1998
NamUs Case CreatedSeptember 21, 2017
ME/C QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
Street AddressSchuylkill River at Amtrak BridgePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of RecoveryDecedent was witnessed jumping off the Amtrak Railroad bridge into the Schuylkill River. He was alone. He was recovered by the Marine unit and transported the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was pronounced shortly after.
Details of Recovery


Inventory of RemainsAll parts recovered
Condition of RemainsRecognizable face
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Descriptionshort
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Descriptionscant black stubble on chin mustache
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/mark
1.25 inch oval hyperpigmented spot located on the right chest slightly beneath and medial to the nipple. A 3/4 inch horizontal old surgical scar appears on the midline abdomen beneath the umbilicus

Other distinctive physical characteristic
Uncircumcised


Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing
White t-shirt, gray sweatshirt, white underwear briefs, black denim pants,
On the Body

Footwear
Black socks and black shoes
On the Body

 

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ME/C Case Number 98-4294

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"Decedent was witnessed jumping off the Amtrak Railroad bridge into the Schuylkill River. He was alone. He was recovered by the Marine unit and transported the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was pronounced shortly after."

Estimated PMI - Minutes
Height - 5' 6"(66 inches) Measured
Weight - 196 lbs Measured
Recognizable face, all parts recovered

Hair Color - Black
Head Hair Description - short
Facial Hair Description - scant black stubble on chin mustache
Brown eyes

Scar/mark - 1.25 inch oval hyperpigmented spot located on the right chest slightly beneath and medial to the nipple. A 3/4 inch horizontal old surgical scar appears on the midline abdomen beneath the umbilicus.

Other distinctive physical characteristic - Uncircumcised

Clothing
- White t-shirt
- Gray sweatshirt
- White underwear briefs
- Black denim pants
- Black socks
- Black shoes

 

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[HopeRains]

October 8 was a Thursday in 1998.