Dr. Mbutu

Dr. Mbutu was a colleague of Professor Farnsworth, who explored the universe, where he collected items, which he kept in his apartment in New New York. Dr. Mbutu met his end in February, 3000, when he and his wife were (possibly) ripped "to shreds." After his death, Bender and Fry took over his rent controlled apartment.

Trivia

 * His name starts with an "M", which may suggest an African descent.