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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 80-90
from Birmingham, Alabama


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Victim Details

Oct 14, 2016

Nov 1, 2019

17784

1988-0900

Adult - Pre 90

80

90

26876

66 inches

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

Jun 3, 1988

Birmingham

Alabama

Jefferson County

35207

12376

Birmingham PD

Birmingham

Alabama

, , ,

W-292744

Jun 3, 1988

Unknown

unknown

unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: One key ring with three keys affixed.
  • Clothing: Blue/white/yellow striped long sleeve sport shirt.
  • Clothing: Brown leather belt with metal belt buckle. Green polyester type dress pants (34 W, 31.5 L)
  • Eyewear: none
  • Footwear: none
  • Jewelry: none


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Case Description

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Scattered skeletal remains were discovered by surveyors in a wooded area behind the North Birmingham Golf Course, which is now the location of Carver High School.
Date Found: 1988-06-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15892

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    80%Moderate
    Jessie Banks
    Jessie Banks
    MP43280 • Missing since Apr 28, 1986 from Birmingham, Alabama
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 80–90 vs 77 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"

    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 this case.

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