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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7058) and 8 other sources
Edmond Tillman, a 14-year-old boy from Brooklyn, New York, went missing on August 10, 2005. He was last seen around 7:00 p.m. in the East Village area of Manhattan after visiting a swimming pool with friends. Earlier that day, his mother had dropped him off at a school so he could take a test to determine whether he could advance to the eighth grade. He did not return home, and no one has heard from him since.

At the time of his disappearance, Edmond was described as 5'3", weighing between 135 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had several distinguishing features, including a pierced left ear, a mole on his left eyebrow, a birthmark on his abdomen, and small holes near both ear canals known as preauricular sinuses.

His mother revealed that Edmond had come out as gay just two months before he went missing, and she accepted him without issue. However, shortly after, Edmond began having trouble in school and would frequently come home late. Authorities believe he may have run away, potentially to the West Village, a neighborhood he frequented. There have been reports suggesting he might be living with friends, and some speculate he may have traveled to San Francisco. His case remains unresolved, and he is classified as an endangered runaway.

Last Seen: Aug 10, 2005

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 — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP14845
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP14845 • Found Jan 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP56820
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP56820 • Found Mar 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Island Park, New York
UP141998 • Found Apr 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 91%171 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%92 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 42%200 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9282
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9282 • Found May 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 14 when missing
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 88%173 lb vs 135–150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP131597
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP131597 • Found Sep 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–50 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 42%200 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
John Doe — West Babylon, New York
UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown

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.

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