Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11005) and 10 other sources
Norman Hugh Ramsay, also known by the nickname “Sunny,” is listed as a missing man from Newark, Delaware, with a reported date of last contact of October 1, 2003. Public case summaries state that he disappeared in October 2003 and has not been heard from by his family since, leaving those who care about him without answers for more than two decades. He was 49 years old at the time according to NamUs-sourced public information, and his case is associated with NamUs number MP11005.

At the time he went missing, Norman was described as a Black/African American man, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Public descriptions note that he was balding and had a mustache. A distinguishing physical feature reported in case summaries is that his third finger was partially amputated. These identifying details are important because even small physical characteristics can help someone recognize a missing person or connect older memories to a current lead.

The publicly available details about Norman’s disappearance are limited. The Charley Project states that he was last seen in Newark sometime during October 2003 and has never been heard from again. Uncovered, citing NamUs, similarly reports that Norman disappeared in October 2003 and has had no contact with family since. No detailed timeline, specific last-known address, or confirmed circumstances explaining what happened to him appear in the available public summaries.

A vehicle has been associated with the case. The Charley Project reports that Norman may have been driving a blue four-door Honda Civic Del Sol with Florida license plates. The NamUs-derived case data also associates him with a blue Honda Civic/Civic Del Sol sedan connected to Florida registration information, though public summaries vary in how they describe the model year. Because of those differences, the most cautious summary is that investigators and case sources have linked Norman to a blue Honda Civic/Civic Del Sol-type vehicle with Florida plates.

The New Castle County Police Department is listed as the investigating agency. Publicly available case information also indicates that the case was reported to that agency years after Norman’s last known contact, and NamUs-related data identifies the agency case number as 32-11-019028. The passage of time does not lessen the importance of the case: someone may still remember seeing Norman, hearing from him, seeing the vehicle, or knowing something that seemed minor at the time but could now help clarify what happened.

Norman’s case remains one marked by very few public details but a great deal of human loss. The central facts are that he vanished from the Newark, Delaware area in October 2003, his family has not had contact with him since, and public case sources continue to preserve his identifying information in the hope that someone can help bring answers. Any credible information about Norman Ramsay, his whereabouts after October 2003, or the blue Honda associated with him should be directed to the New Castle County Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP6293
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP6293 • Found Jul 3, 2009
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 55–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%36 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 76%195 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5534
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5534 • Found Feb 4, 2007
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 72%116 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5731
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5731 • Found Dec 11, 2003
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 49
Race 100%Black
Location 72%116 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%37 mi away
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP14175 • Found Jun 7, 2015
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%39 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10425
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP10425 • Found May 17, 2012
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP95929 • Found Aug 24, 2022
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–58 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 70%126 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP12904
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP12904 • Found Aug 10, 2014
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%54 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.