LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Moore, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 73160, USA (35°17’45.0″N 97°28’59.0″W (35.295833, -97.483056))
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2026
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Minutes
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Traumatic injuries
CAUSE OF DEATH: Struck by vehicle (train/pedestrian)
MANNER OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
SEX: Female
ESTIMATED AGE: 16 – 28 years old
RACE: Caucasian / Uncertain
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 133 pounds (60.3278 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’2” (62 inches; 157.48 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Blue
HAIR: Brown
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND
On February 28th, 2026, a woman was struck by a train near Indian Hills Road, east of Interstate 35 in Moore, Oklahoma. Shortly before, she was seen standing on the tracks.
The victim is described as a possibly Caucasian (NamUs also stated ‘Uncertain’) 16- to 28-year-old girl/woman. She weighed 133 pounds and stood at 5’2” in height. She had blue eyes and brown hair.
She was found wearing a black tank top, black/animal print jacket/hooded sweatshirt, black shorts/capris, a white bra, and white underwear. Black pants with zippered pockets and sneakers were found nearby.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Black tank top (Brand “Jenny”; size “L”)
Black/animal print (possibly a Jaguar-type animal print/pattern) jacket/hooded sweatshirt (No brand or size noted)
Black shorts/capris (Brand “Mark, Force, & Strike”; “no size”)
White bra (No brand or size noted)
White underwear (No brand or size noted)
Near the body, the following was noted
Black pants with zippered pockets (Brand “The North Face”; style “Apex”; Mens; size “34”)
Sneakers with red logo and gray and black accents (Brand “Nike”; style “REAX Run 5”; size “US 9”)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner – Central District
(FIRST) Reconstruction with glasses (I cannot read the signature; 06/25/2024)
(SECOND) Reconstruction without glasses (I cannot read the signature; 06/25/2024)
Portland Jane Doe (October 1994)
DATE OF DISCOVERY: October 18th, 1994
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97201, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1994
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 12 hours
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Suicide
SEX: Female
ESTIMATED AGE: 35 – 55 years old
RACE: Caucasian
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 130 pounds (58.967 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’6” (66 inches; 167.64 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Brown
HAIR: Brown (12-inches (30.48 cm) long)
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Single pierced ears (assuming this means one piercing in each earlobe) – no earrings present
Multiple scars, including –
RIGHT BREAST: Vertical, well-healed surgical scar on the lateral right breast in the anterior axillary line (1-1/4” long)
LEFT KNEE: C-shaped scar, appears to be surgical (approximately 1-1/2” long)
BACKGROUND
On October 18th, 1994, a woman was found deceased inside hotel room #508, which she had rented at The Portland Inn located at 1414 Southwest 6th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Authorities discovered that she had committed suicide, and that she had checked into the hotel using a fake name.
The victim is described as a Caucasian female between 35 to 55 years old. She weighed 130 pounds and stood at 5’6” in height. She had brown eyes and brown, 12-inch-long hair. She had single pierced ears (assuming this means one piercing in each earlobe). She also had a scar on her right breast which was described as “Vertically oriented, well-healed surgical scar on the lateral right breast in the anterior axillary line, measuring 1-1/4″ in length” and a scar on her left knee, described as “C-shaped scar on the left knee; appears to be surgical in origin, measures approx. 1-1/2″ in length.” (NamUs).
The woman was found wearing a black sweater, black underwear, black bra, black knee-high nylon socks, and metal-rimmed glasses. A Nordstrom’s shopping bag and toothbrush were also found nearby (assuming within the room). NamUs notes that these items (the shopping bag/toothbrush) were “destroyed as unwanted property in 1996”.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Black sweater (No brand or size noted)
Black underwear (No brand or size noted)
Black bra (No brand or size noted)
Black knee-high nylon socks (No brand or size noted)
Metal-rimmed eyeglasses (No brand or size noted)
Near the body, the following was noted
Nordstrom’s shopping bag; toothbrush (NamUs notes “destroyed as unwanted property in 1996”)
EXCLUSIONS – Name (NamUs Case Number; Date of Last Contact; Last Known Location)
Patricia Lynn Swanberg (#MP896; 10 August 1992; Corvallis, Oregon)
Robin Renee Williams (#MP77894; 01 August 1986; Port Angeles, Washington)
Sandra Ann Sollie (#MP42; 23 May 1994; Macedon, New York)
Julie Renee Brumfield-Gann (#MP20328; 12 September 1994; Abita Springs, Louisiana)
Susan Carol Cassell (#MP474; 03 January 1991; Glendale, Arizona)
Judy Martins (#MP7266; 24 May 1978; Kent, Ohio)
Mary Carol Hill – Frederick ((#MP7156; 03 June 1994; Tampa, Florida)
Dona Mae Bayerl (#MP19994; 06 May 1979; Muskego, Wisconsin)
Julieanne Bauer (#MP23736; 25 April 1994; San Francisco, California)
Lisa Karen Scheer (#MP18360; 10 June 1994; Auburn, Washington)
Suzanne Arbell (#MP19417; 18 April 1993; Los Angeles, California)
Rose Lena Cole (#MP5959; 01 July 1973; Oakland, California)
Suzanne Rae Justis (#MP14710; 05 November 1973; Portland, Oregon)
Teresa Joann Peroni (#MP20132; 03 July 1983; Selma, Oregon)
Billie Willard (#MP18050; NamUs profile removed)
Susan Seymour Adams (#MP2078; 30 September 1990; Grangeville, Idaho)
Joyce C. Hess (#MP13167; 18 October 1974; Myrtle Creek, Oregon)
Katheryne Scott Eggleston (#MP11763; 02 August 1993; Portland, Oregon)
Barbara Marie Siegal (#MP10120; 14 January 1994; Reno, Nevada)
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90012, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2019
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 15 minutes
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Traumatic injuries
CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated (possible suicide)
SEX: Female
ESTIMATED AGE: 40 – 65 years old
RACE: As per NamUs: Caucasian / Hispanic / Asian (LA Medical Examiner notes “Hispanic/Latin American”)
WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): As per NamUs: 110 – 130 pounds (49.895 kg – 48.967 kg) (LA Medical Examiner notes 107 pounds (48.534 kg))
HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): As per NamUs: 5’0” – 5’6” (60 – 66 inches; 152.4 – 167.64 cm) (LA Medical Examiner notes 5’1” (61 inches; 154.94 cm))
EYE COLOUR: Unknown
HAIR: Light brown and gray (coarse; thin; shoulder-length)
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Multiple tattoos, including –
LOWER BACK: “Diva”
LEFT BUTTOCK: Bat outline/Batman logo
LEFT SIDE OF NECK: Two checkered flags
BACKGROUND
On August 24th, 2019, a woman was witnessed jumping off of a freeway overpass onto traffic lanes below, where she was subsequently struck by multiple vehicles in downtown Los Angeles, California. Authorities arrived and pronounced the woman dead at the scene at 5:34 a.m.
The victim is described as a Hispanic woman between 40 to 65 years old. She weighed approximately 107 pounds (NamUs gives a range of 110 to 130 pounds) and stood at approximately 5’1” in height (NamUs gives a range of 5’0” to 5’6”). She had light brown and gray hair which is described as “coarse, thin, shoulder-length”. She had multiple tattoos, including the word “Diva” on her lower back, a bat outline/Batman logo on her left buttock, and two checkered flags on the left side of her neck.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
HAIR: NamUs states “black, short, and straight” while LA Medical Examiner states “short, curly, brown”
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
“Natural teeth”
Bruising in various stages to his face
Circular scars to his body (including one to his outer left hand)
BACKGROUND
On December 8th, 2025, two men were drinking alcohol together in the 1100 block of Laguna Avenue in Los Angeles, California, when one of the men left to buy more. When he returned a short time later, he discovered the other man unresponsive on the sidewalk and alerted authorities. Paramedics arrived but sadly pronounced the man dead at 2:38 p.m.
The victim is believed to be a Hispanic male between 40 to 50 years old. He weighed between 150 to 160 pounds (LA Medical Examiner states “153 pounds” and “approximately 150 pounds”), and stood between 5’7” to 5’9” in height (LA Medical Examiner states “approximately 5’9”)
For some reason, his hair description is different on the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner website and NamUs. The LA ME states that his hair was short, brown, and curly. NamUs states that it was short, straight, and black.
He had brown eyes. He is noted as having “natural teeth”. He had bruising in various stages of healing to his face. He also had circular scars on his body, including one on his outer left hand.
He was found wearing a black jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt, gray t-shirt, black tank top, black baseball cap, camouflage pants, gray shorts, and white and blue tennis shoes/sneakers.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Black Jacket (Brand “Dickies”; size “M”)
Blue hooded sweatshirt (Brand “Russell”; size “XL”)
Gray t-shirt (Brand “Launder”; size “2XL”)
Black tank top (Brand “George”; size “XL”)
Black baseball cap with “Champion” logo on front (No brand or size noted; presumably “Champion” brand)
Camouflage pants (Brand “Propper”; no size noted)
Gray shorts (Brand “0 to 5”; size “M”)
White and blue tennis shoes/sneakers (Brand “Puma”; size “9”)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency Case Number: 2025-19140
AGENCY TWO
Agency Name: Los Angeles Police Department – Rampart Station
On the afternoon of July 10th, 2024, a man was found unresponsive on a sidewalk in the 500 block of Broad Avenue in Wilmington, California. “A passerby called 911 and paramedics pronounced the decedent dead at the scene.” (NamUs)
As per NamUs and the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the man appeared to be homeless/unhoused. NamUs states that he had the “possible first name of “Magdaleno””.
The victim is described as a Hispanic man between 50 to 75 years old. He weighed 207 pounds and stood between 5’1” to 5’7” in height (LA Medical Examiner notes 5’4”; NamUs states 5’1” to 5’7”). He had gray hair with some black, with no balding present. He had sparse body hair, a gray moustache and beard, and multiple open sores on both of his lower legs.
Sadly, there is not much information regarding this Doe or his case. The note about the sores makes me especially sad that he probably wasn’t able to get help for them.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Black windbreaker (No brand noted; size “L”)
Blue/white striped polo shirt (Brand “Peter Millar”; size “XL”)
Reconstruction by Samantha Steinberg (date unknown)
Miami John Doe/”Frank” (July 1991)
DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 24th, 1991
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33131, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1991
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Same day
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Asthma attack
SEX: Male
ESTIMATED AGE: 46 – 60 years old
RACE: Caucasian
WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 167 pounds (75.7499 kg)
HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’8” (68 inches; 172.72 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Brown
HAIR: Black with grey (short; curly)
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Graying moustache and stubble
4 cm (1.5748 in) scar on the posterior aspect of his left forearm
No natural teeth (edentulous)
BACKGROUND
On July 24th, 1991, a man was discovered suffering from an asthma attack in a bathroom stall at 45 South East 2nd Street in Miami, Florida. He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he subsequently passed away two weeks later on August 14th, 1991.
According to NamUs, the man was possibly known as “Pops” or “Frank”. I cannot find much more information regarding this Doe sadly.
The victim is described as a Caucasian male between 46 to 60 years old. He weighed 167 pounds and stood at 5’8” in height. He had brown eyes and black, graying hair which was short and curly. He also had a graying moustache and stubble, as well as a 4 cm scar on the posterior aspect of his left forearm. As per the DoeNetwork, he had no natural teeth.
Looking at the address now, there is currently a parking garage/parking lot at that location. I am unsure what it may have been in 1991, if it was anything different.
IDENTIFIERS
Dentals: Not available (edentulous/no natural teeth)
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office – District 11
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin (Medicolegal Death Investigator)
Google Maps screenshot of coordinates (40.783076, -73.942559)
New York City John Doe/”Scott L.” (June 1989)
DATE OF DISCOVERY: June 15th, 1989
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: New York City, New York County, New York, 10029, USA (40°46’59.1″N 73°56’33.2″W (40.783076, -73.942559))
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1989
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
SEX: Male
ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 40 years old
RACE1: Hispanic / African American
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 175 pounds (79.3787 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’9” (69 inches; 175.26 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Brown
HAIR: Black (tightly curled; 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) long)
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Thin black moustache
Left earlobe pierced
Multiple scars, including –
RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN: 4-inch (10.16 cm) scar
BACK OF RIGHT HAND: Five parallel linear scars
BACKGROUND
On June 15th, 1989, a man’s body was discovered floating in the East River at East 97th Street in New York City, New York. The authorities were informed and removed the man from the water.
The victim is believed to be a Hispanic / African American male between 25 to 40 years old. He weighed 175 pounds and stood at 5’9” in height. He had brown eyes and black, tightly curled hair that was 0.5 inches long. He also had a thin black moustache, his left earlobe pierced, a 4-inch scar on his right lower abdomen, and five parallel linear scars on the back of his right hand.
He was found wearing khaki pants, a white pullover shirt, a shirt with a black diagonal stripe, and white shoes with yellow trim. A note was found in one of his pockets which read “I am Scott L.”
Coordinates were included on NamUs, and when searching them up, it looks like he was found in the water near FDR Drive and the Bobby Wagner Walk, near East 96th Street and East 97th Street. I will include a Maps photo of the coordinates.
There is sadly not much information about this Doe or his case other than his NamUs page, which provides minimal information.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Khaki pants (No brand or size noted)
White pullover shirt (No brand or size noted)
Shirt with black diagonal stripes (No brand or size noted)
White shoes with yellow trim (Brand “Avia”; no size noted)
Note in a pocket reading “I am Scott L.”
NOTES – Things of note or discrepancies found during research
1 RACE – NamUs notes his race in the demographics section as African American / Hispanic, but in the case details it said “Unknown Hispanic male…” I am not completely sure if they think he was both Hispanic and African American, or one or the other.
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner – New York City
(FIRST) Reconstruction (Carl Koppelman, 27 November 2011) (SECOND) Reconstruction (Jane Billingham, date unknown)
The Plain Dealer (10 May 1981)
(FIRST) Blue/brown/tan/white plaid flannel shirt (Noted as “Made in Korea”; Brand “Grodins”; no size noted) (SECOND) Gray hooded sweatshirt (No brand or size noted) (THIRD) Brown vinyl jacket (Noted as “Made in Hong Kong”; Brand “L’avion”; size “Medium”)
(FIRST & SECOND) Orange ankle-high boots/shoes (Size “8 1/2 E”), pair of brown socks, pair of green socks, tan cap/hat (THIRD) Tan pants (Brand “Levi’s”; no size noted)
(FIRST) Blue denim jacket (Brand “Lee”; size “38R” (I believe is 38 Regular); tag said “220-0041 11488 / 38R 8SP 2160”) (SECOND) Front of the white t-shirt with “DON BOSCO TECH. PHYSICAL EDUCATION” in green writing on the front (No brand or size noted) (THIRD) Back of the white t-shirt (No brand or size noted)
South Euclid John Doe/”Joe” (May 1981)
DATE OF DISCOVERY: May 8th, 1981
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: South Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44121, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1981
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 4 minutes
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Chest injuries
MANNER OF DEATH: Accidental fall
SEX: Male
ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 30 years old
RACE: Caucasian
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 146 pounds (66.2245 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’7” (67 inches; 170.18 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Brown
HAIR: Light brown
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Moustache and beard
“According to the witnesses, he abused alcohol and cocaine.” (DoeNetwork)
BACKGROUND
At approximately 5:00 p.m., on May 8th, 1981, a man was climbing a rocky cliff named “Castle Rock” in the Euclid Creek Reservation in South Euclid, Ohio, when he lost his balance and fell 75 feet to the bottom of the cliff. “A fire rescue squad, called by rangers, found his body at the bottom of the cliff beneath the Monticello Blvd. bridge, near a small stream.” (The Plain Dealer, 10 May 1981)
According to authorities, this Doe climbed this cliff (Castle Rock) where “…he met up with some guys he didn’t know too well and they had a few drinks.” According to a Cleveland 19 article (published 10 October 2020), Anjanette Fischer of the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office stated “They picked up another guy in between and they were four guys, drinking in the Metro Parks. And three of them climbed back down in the car to go get more liquor when he fell off the rock.” After the accident, the three men then called police and Metropark rangers.
According to the three men he was last with, this Doe had told them that his first name was Joe. “Joe” stated that he was visiting Cleveland from out of town at the time of his accident (May 1981) and that he had spent time in New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles. He also stated that he was robbed around East 30th Street in Cleveland, which resulted in him not having enough money to return to Los Angeles. The DoeNetwork also states that the Doe said that he an appointment in Los Angeles on May 3rd, 1981, and that he was waiting for friends to bring him the funds or a ticket for fare back to Los Angeles.
The Doe is described as a Caucasian male between 25 to 30 years old. He weighed 146 pounds and stood at 5’7” in height. He had light brown hair and brown eyes. He also had a moustache and beard at the time. “According to the witnesses, he abused alcohol and cocaine.” (DoeNetwork)
He was found wearing a white t-shirt with “DON BOSCO TECH. PHYSICAL EDUCATION” in green writing on the front, a blue/brown/tan/white plaid flannel shirt, tan pants, a brown vinyl jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, a pair of brown socks, a pair of green socks underneath the brown pair, and orange ankle-high boots/shoes. A blue denom jacket, a tan visor, and a brown shaving kit consisting of cologne, suntain oil, lotion, toothpaste, a toothbrush, shaving razors, cleansing wipes, and a plastic vial were also found.
His shirt has been looked into extensively as it was believed it may have been a school he attended at some point, but this has not led to anything.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
White t-shirt with “DON BOSCO TECH. PHYSICAL EDUCATION” in green writing on the front (No brand or size noted)
Blue/brown/tan/white plaid flannel shirt (Noted as “Made in Korea”; Brand “Grodins”; no size noted)
Tan pants (Brand “Levi’s”; no size noted)
Brown vinyl jacket (Noted as “Made in Hong Kong”; Brand “L’avion”; size “Medium”)
Gray hooded sweatshirt (No brand or size noted)
Pair of brown socks (No brand or size noted)
Pair of brown socks underneath the green socks (No brand or size noted)
Orange ankle-high boots/shoes (No brand noted; size “8 1/2 E”)
Near the body, the following was noted
Blue denim jacket (Brand “Lee”; size “38R” (I believe is 38 Regular); tag said “220-0041 11488 / 38R 8SP 2160”)
Tan hat/cap (No brand or size noted)
Brown shaving kit with miscellaneous items, including: “Cellini” cologne, suntain oil, two bottles of “Bonnie Bell” lotion, “Ultra Brite” toothpaste, a green toothbrush, two “Bic” razors, four cleansing wipes, a plastic vial
EXCLUSIONS
Over 150 people have been ruled out as this Doe, so the list is super long. This Websleuths comment lists them all.
IDENTIFIERS
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department
Agency Contact Person: Sergeant Ernie Oerge
Agency Phone Number: 440-331-5530
Agency Case Number: 81-1768
AGENCY TWO
Agency Name: Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1999
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 1 day
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Suspected drug overdose
SEX: Female
ESTIMATED AGE: 30 – 45 years old
RACE: African American
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 178 pounds (80.74 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’8” (68 inches; 172.72 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Brown
HAIR: Black (medium length)
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
Right earlobe pierced once
Left earlobe pierced twice
Multiple scars/marks, including –
ABDOMEN: Multiple striae (stretch marks)
RIGHT ARM (LATERAL): ½ inch round scar
MEDIAL TO THE RIGHT CUBITAL FOSSA (ELBOW PIT): 1-inch elliptical scar
RIGHT WRIST (DORSAL): Several well-healed, superficial, parallel linear scars
BACKGROUND
On January 20th, 1999, a woman’s body was discovered in a vacant property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The woman was discovered with a syringe in one of her hands. She is believed to have been deceased approximately 1 day prior to her discovery.
The woman is described African American between 30 to 45 years old. She weighed 178 pounds and stood at 5’8” in height. She had brown eyes and brown, medium-length hair. Her right earlobe was pierced once, and her left earlobe was pierced twice.
She had multiple striae (stretch marks) on her abdomen, a ½-inch round scar on her right lateral arm, a 1-inch elliptical scar located medial to the right cubital fossa (elbow pit), and several well-healed, superficial, parallel linear scars on her dorsal right wrist.
She was found wearing a black bra, white shoes, white socks, and a white metallic-like ring with all the stones missing which was on her left ring finger. A blue shirt, yellow jacket, green pants, and pink underwear are noted on NamUs as “near the body” but I can only assume she was wearing these as she had other clothing on. A glassine packet was found, as well as a syringe which was in one of her hands.
As per NamUs, she had a “…possible first name of “Tara””. I cannot find any more information on her or her case sadly.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Black bra (No brand or size noted)
Two white shoes (No brand or size noted)
Two white socks (No brand or size noted)
White metallic-like ring with all stones missing – located on her left ring finger
Syringe (located in one of her hands)
Near the body, the following was noted
Blue shirt (No brand or size noted)
Yellow jacket (No brand or size noted)
Green pants (No brand or size noted)
Pink underwear (No brand or size noted)
Glassine packet
IDENTIFIERS
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Jamie Willer (Medicolegal Death Investigator)
LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Elfrida, Cochise County, Arizona, 85610, USA
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1986
POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 1 hour
CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
CAUSE OF DEATH: Possible blunt force trauma to the head
MANNER OF DEATH: Possible accident
SEX: Male
ESTIMATED AGE: 18 – 40 years old
RACE: Hispanic
WEIGHT (MEASURED): 172 pounds (78.0179 kg)
HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’7” (67 inches; 170.18 cm)
EYE COLOUR: Unknown
HAIR: Brown with gray
DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND
In the morning of June 2nd, 1986, a man working was apparently accidentally struck in the head by a large bar which killed him. His employer admitted to moving and covering up the man’s body after finding him that morning. The employer covered his body under a “…pile of old wire and tin, approximately 50 yards from where they had been working the day before.”
The man was only known as “Luis”, “…and he was an undocumented worker.”
The man is described as Hispanic, between 18 to 40 years old. He weighed 172 pounds and stood at 5’7” in height. His hair was brown and gray, and he had a long moustache and beard.
He was found wearing a jacket, white t-shirt, sweatshirt, underwear, a cap, short leather boots, and was found with two Mexican coins.
There is not much information on this case, such as if the Police confirmed it was an accident that killed him, how much time was there between the accident and his employer covering him up and the police finding out, etc. It seemed mostly like the employer claiming a large bar hit his head, but I cannot find if this was confirmed/believed by authorities.
CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
Jacket (No colour, brand, or size noted)
White t-shirt (No brand or size noted)
Sweatshirt (No colour, brand, or size noted)
Underwear (No colour, brand, or size noted)
Cap (No colour, brand, or size noted)
Short leather boots (No colour, brand, or size noted)
Near the body, the following was noted
Two Mexican coins
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
Agency Name: Cochise County Sheriff’s Department
Agency Phone Number: 520-803-3280
Agency Case Number: 86-1082
AGENCY TWO
Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson (Forensic Anthropologist)
