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Jamal Abdul'Faruq

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Jamal Abdul'Faruq missing 19 Years And Counting In Case Of Missing Va. Child

In April 1990, two brothers -- 8-year-old Basil and 7-year-old Jamal Abdul'Faruq -- went missing while playing outside their Richmond, Va. home. The search for the boys came to a halt three days later, when Basil's body was found in an area dumpster. But after 19 years, Jamal's whereabouts remain a mystery, and the search for answers continues.

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Sex:
Male
Race:
Black
Age at Disappearance:
8
Current Age:
30
Height:
4'5"
Weight:
47 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Black
Other Phys. Characteristics:
  • Small gap between two front teeth.
Scars and Tattoos:
  • Scar above right eyebrow.
Traits and Habits:
  • In 1990, his favorite food was pizza.
  • He played and watched basketball.
  • When he went missing, he loved "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" home videos.
Last Seen:
  • Richmond , VA
  • Jamal was last seen playing with his older brother, Basil, near their mother's apartment in Richmond's south side.
Last Known Locations:
  • Richmond , VA
Last updated May 26, 2009

Jamal Abdul'Faruq

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Media Photo Brothers Basil and Jamal Abdul Faruq went missing from Richmond Va in 1990 Basil s remains were three days later in a dumpster but Jamal still remains missing missing children,Jamal Abdul Faruq
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Brothers Basil and Jamal Abdul'Faruq went missing from Richmond, Va. in 1990. Basil's remains were three days later in a dumpster, but Jamal still remains missing.
Media Photo Jamal as he appeared around the time he went missing from Richmond Va in 1990 missing children,Jamal Abdul Faruq
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Jamal, as he appeared around the time he went missing from Richmond, Va. in 1990.

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