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Case File 1463UMNY



Belt Buckle and Jeans Label

Unidentified Black Male

The victim was discovered on March 19, 1996 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

Vital Statistics



Estimated age : 20-40 years old

: 20-40 years old Approximate Height and Weight : 5'6"; 107 lbs.

: 5'6"; 107 lbs. Distinguishing Characteristics : Black, kinky curly, .5" hair. Left ear pierced.

: Black, kinky curly, .5" hair. Left ear pierced. Clothing : Black denim jeans "Max USA 1891", black leather belt with silver buckle and the words "El Charro" on it.

: Black denim jeans "Max USA 1891", black leather belt with silver buckle and the words "El Charro" on it. Dentals : Available

: Available Fingerprints : Not available.

: Not available. DNA: Not available.

Case History

The victim was one of three stowaways found in the hull of the cargo ship "Ostfriesiand" as it docked in Red Hook Marine Terminal.

The ship was docked in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and picked up cocoa beans. The hull was sealed as they left Ivory Coast, and fumigated.

The stowaways were trapped inside, and discovered when the ship prepared to dock in Brooklyn.

Investigators

If you have any information about this case please contact:

New York County Medical Examiners Office

212-447-2770

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:

K96-01575

Source Information:

Namus