DETROIT – The charred remains of a young Black man were found by fire crews at a vacant home in Detroit 39 years ago. He still hasn’t been identified.
Firefighters found his remains after extinguishing a fire at a vacant home in Detroit on October 31, 1983.
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Officials estimate that he was between 15 to 25 years old when he died.
He was 5′9′' and weighed 145 pounds. He was not recognizable due to the fire.
Anyone with information should contact Detroit police.
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