Unidentified AND MISSING

Dedicated to bringing awareness to unidentified people

Tag: Unidentified

  • Brooklyn Jane Doe (August 2023)

    (FIRST & SECOND) Reconstruction (NamUs artist, date unknown)

    (FIRST) Image of her tattoo located on the front of her right thigh (Flowers)
    (SECOND) Image of her tattoo located on the left side of her chest (“LITO” or “LITD” and a purple butterfly above)

    Brooklyn Jane Doe (August 2023)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: August 10th, 2023
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11213, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2023
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated (likely minutes – hours)
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Female
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 17 – 25 years old
    • RACE: Caucasian
    • WEIGHT (MEASURED): 202 pounds (91.626 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’7” (67 inches; 170.18 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Brown
    • HAIR: Brown (straight, tips bleached, 10” (25.4 cm) long)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Tongue piercing
      • Multiple tattoos, including –
        • NECK (RIGHT SIDE): Black cross
        • CHEST (LEFT SIDE): “LITO” or “LITD” and a purple butterfly above
        • RIGHT THIGH (FRONT): Flowers
        • RIGHT WRIST (BACK): Black heart

    BACKGROUND

    On August 10th, 2023, a young woman was found unresponsive on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The woman was transported to a local emergency department where she was subsequently pronounced deceased.

    The victim is described as a Caucasian female, between 17 to 25 years old. She weighed approximately 202 pounds and stood at approximately 5’7” in height. She had brown eyes and brown hair, which was straight, 10” in length, and had the tips bleached.


    Jane Doe had her tongue pierce. She had multiple tattoos as well, including: A black cross on the right side of her neck, “LITO” or “LITD” with a purple butterfly above on the left side of her chest, flowers on the front of her right thigh, and a black heart on the back of her right wrist.


    She was noted to be wearing black shorts and a black shirt.


    Sadly, there is not much information on this Doe or her case.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Black shirt (No brand or size noted)
    • Black shorts (No brand or size noted)

    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 Chief Medical Examiner New York City
    • Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2030
    • Agency Case Number: K23-23360

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NCMEC Case Number: 2020316
    • NamUs Case Number: #UP107089

    REFERENCES

  • Princeton John Doe (September 2024)

    (FIRST, SECOND, THIRD) Reconstructions by the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office (Artist and date unknown)

    Princeton John Doe (September 2024)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 5th, 2024
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Princeton, Collin County, Texas, 75407, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2024 (Collin County Medical Examiner states “August-Sept. 2024”)
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 2 weeks
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 15 – 30 years old
    • RACE: Uncertain (Collin County Medical Examiner states “Asian/Asian derived to include Amerindian and Hispanic descent”)
    • WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 100 – 200 pounds (45.36 – 90.719 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Black
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None stated

    BACKGROUND

    At approximately 3 p.m., on September 5th, 2024, construction workers discovered human remains at a construction site “…in an area south of County Road 398, between County Road 394 and South Beauchamp Boulevard…” in Princeton, Texas. According to an article by WFAA (published 05 September 2024, updated 25 October 2024) “Police say they do not believe the intersection where the man was found was the location where he died.”

    The victim is believed to be an Asian male (“Asian/Asian derived to include Amerindian and Hispanic descent”) between 15 to 30 years old. He weighed between 100 to 200 pounds and stood at approximately 5’3” in height. He had black hair. His eye colour could not be determined. No clothing or items possibly found on or near the man were noted.

    Sadly, there is not much information on this Doe or his case.


    I will note the very large weight range (100 to 200 pounds). His weight was likely not able to be determined, at least not any more than 100 to 200 pounds, due to decomposition. That is my guess, at least, and that it was just entered with the large range in NamUs.

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Robert Laughon (Chief Field Agent)
    • Agency Phone Number: 972-548-3775
    • Agency Case Number: 2024-03739

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Princeton Police Department
    • Agency Contact Person: Jesus Rodriguez (Lieutenant)
    • Agency Phone Number: 972-736-3901

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP129107

    REFERENCES

  • Los Angeles Jane Doe (November 1999)

    (FIRST & SECOND) Yellow metal Claddagh ring with bridged setting, heart-shaped clear stone held by hands and crowned with another small, round, clear stone

    (FIRST) Yellow metal “twisted” chain with a clear “Hershey Kiss-shaped” pendant
    (SECOND) Clear “Hershey Kiss-shaped” pendant

    Los Angeles Jane Doe (November 1999)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: November 17th, 1999
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90012, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1999
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 10 minutes
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Charred/burned
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Vehicle accident (auto/auto)
    • SEX: Female
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 18 – 35 years old
    • RACE: Uncertain (possibly Asian)
    • WEIGHT (MEASURED): 146 pounds (66.2245 kg)
    • HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’0” – 5’6” (60 – 66 inches; 152.4 – 167.64 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Unknown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Dental work evident; no missing teeth during life

    BACKGROUND

    On the night of November 17th, 1999, a woman was driving a maroon-coloured 1985 Mitsubishi Galant on the 101 Freeway near Western Avenue in Los Angeles, California, when she stopped in the southbound number three lane, possibly due to car troubles, though it is unknown why she stopped. The Galant was then hit from behind by another vehicle, which caused the Galant to burst into flames. Authorities and paramedics were called who subsequently pronounced the driver of the Galant dead at the scene.

    Authorities discovered that the Galant had been registered about four months prior to a man with the surname “Yoo”. When contacted, the man said he had sold the vehicle a few months prior after it was registered in his name. He claimed to not recall any information about the individual he sold the car to. The buyer apparently did not update the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with their information, which is likely why it was still registered under Yoo’s name. According to the DoeNetwork, Yoo’s daughter was later located, but claimed to know nothing about the unidentified woman.

    The victim’s race could not be determined, but the DoeNetwork and some articles claim she may have possibly been Asian. She was between 18 to 35 years old, weighed approximately 146 pounds, and stood between 5’0” to 5’6” in height. Her hair and eye colour could not be determined.


    The woman was found wearing a yellow metal Claddagh ring with a bridge setting. This ring had a clear heart-shaped stone held by hands, and a round, small, clear stone above it.

    The woman was also wearing a yellow metal “twisted” chain necklace with a clear Hershey Kiss-shaped pendant on it. Personally, the pendant looks like it’s made of glass; possibly lampwork or hand blown?

    One white metal earring was also possibly found, though I only see this noted on NamUs and the DoeNetwork, but not on the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s website or the 2019 news release from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.

    As she had a Claddagh ring on, could there be chance she is Irish or was gifted to it by someone who is Irish? I’ve had a Claddagh ring in the past that I thrifted, but the one Jane Doe was found wearing seems more “fancy” with the stones, as a lot of Claddagh rings I see (including the one I owned) do not seem to have stones often.

    Claddagh ring’s feature a heart which symbolizes love, a crown which symbolizes loyalty, and two hands clasped which symbolizes friendship. They are given and worn for many different reasons. According to My Irish Jeweler, Claddagh rings are often worn or given in romantic relationships “…either as a promise ring or to mark an engagement, or wedding.” They are also given and worn for platonic relationships “Claddagh rings are regularly given as special momentos to family members or dear friends. They are ideal for celebrating a unique friendship and are a particularly popular gift from parents or grandparents to young people coming of age here in Ireland. Some of our team here at My Irish Jeweler still have small Claddagh rings given to them by their grandparents on their communion.”

    Some people wear them just because they like them/the look of them, though! So, it really is difficult to know. I thought I’d add the information about it anyway, just in case.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Yellow metal Claddagh ring with bridged setting; heart-shaped clear stone held at the sides by hands and crowned with another small, round, clear stone (Size not stated)
    • Yellow metal “twisted” chain necklace with a clear “Hershey Kiss-shaped” pendant
    • One white metal earring

    IDENTIFIERS

    • Dentals: Unknown (dental work evident; no missing teeth)
    • Fingerprints: Not available
    • DNA: Available

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
    • Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno (Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications)
    • Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
    • Agency Email: IDUnit@coroner.lacounty.gov
    • Agency Case Number: 1999-07845

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: California Highway Patrol – Central
    • Agency Phone Number: 213-744-2331
    • Agency Case Number: 99-110403

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NCIC Case Number: U560002915
    • NamUs Case Number: #UP3384
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: 972UFCA
    • Former Hot Case Number: 210

    REFERENCES

  • Houston Jane Doe (July 2020)

    Houston Jane Doe (July 2020)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 21st, 2020
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77017, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Female
    • ESTIMATED AGE1: 45 – 70 years old
    • RACE: Caucasian
    • WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
    • HEIGHT2: 5’4” – 5’6” (64 – 66 inches; 162.56 – 167.64 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Partially white and brown/black (long)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Wears glasses
      • TATTOO ON OUTER LEFT CALF: Colourful butterfly

    BACKGROUND

    On July 21st, 2020, human remains were discovered in the 2000 block of Ahrens Street, described as a “…grassy area behind some businesses and warehouses”, in Houston, Texas.

    The victim is believed to be a Caucasian female between 45 to 70 years old. She stood approximately 5’4” to 5’6” in height and had long, partially white and brown/black hair. Her weight and eye colour could not be determined. It is noted that she “wears glasses”, though no glasses were noted to be found so I am unsure how they came to this conclusion or if some were found but just not noted down.


    The woman had a colourful butterfly tattoo on her outer left calf. She was found wearing a dark blue t-shirt with the words “Stronger than Cancer” and the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon, black stretchy pants, yellow hospital-style non-slip socks, underwear, and a bra.


    A comment on her Websleuths forum post link to a .pdf file by Harris County regarding this Jane Doe but it is not available now for some reason, or at least I cannot access it. They note that in the file, she is noted to have had “…a history of a left craniotomy (surgery involving the skull), surgery of her neck, and surgery of her wrist.” I have not seen this noted anywhere else but wanted to mention it.

    A good write-up of this case was done a year ago on the r/UnresolvedMysteries subreddit by user u/HovercraftCapable820 that I will include in the reference links.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Dark blue t-shirt with the words “Stronger than Cancer” and the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon (No brand or size noted)
    • Black stretchy pants (No brand noted; size “L”)
    • Yellow hospital-style non-slip socks (No brand or size noted)
    • Underwear (No brand or size noted)
    • Bra (No brand or size noted)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • White and pink sneakers (No brand or size noted)

    NOTES – Things of note or discrepancies found during research

    • 1 AGE – NamUs notes 40 to 70 years old, while Texas DPS notes 40 to 65 years old.
    • 2 HEIGHT – NamUs notes 5’5” to 5’6”, Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences notes her height as 5’6”, and Texas DPS notes 5’4” to 5’6”, so I can just used the shorted and tallest numbers for the range.

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    EXCLUSIONS – Name (NamUs Case Number; Date of Last Contact; Last Known Location)

    • Maria Dolores Nelson (MP88022; 15 Oct. 2019; Franklin, IN)
    • Maria Westbrooke (NamUs Page Down)
    • Tara Lee Blue (MP10832; 02 Nov. 2001; Center, TX)
    • Althea Lanelle Rogers (MP9085; 02 Oct. 1985; Georgetown, TX)

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
    • Agency Contact Person: Michelle Sanford (Forensic Entomologist/ID Coordinator)
    • Agency Phone Number: 832-927-5000
    • Agency Case Number: ML20-3041

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Houston Police Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 832-394-1840
    • Agency Case Number: 957815-20

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NCIC Case Number: U2103002
    • NamUs Case Number: #UP72078

    REFERENCES

  • Atlanta John Doe/”Michael Alan Brown” (April 2025)

    Atlanta John Doe/”Michael Alan Brown” (April 2025)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: April 16th, 2025
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2025
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • MANNER OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE GROUP: Adult – Pre 60
    • RACE: Caucasian
    • WEIGHT (MEASURED): 80 pounds (36.2874 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’11” (71 inches; 180.34 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Brown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None stated

    BACKGROUND

    On April 16th, 2025, Police officers were “…conducting a routine check…” of an abandoned motel in Atlanta, Georgia when they discovered human remains.

    The victim is believed to me an adult Caucasian male and is listed as “Adult – Pre 60” on NamUs. He weighed approximately 80 pounds and stood at approximately 5’11” in height. He had brown hairs. His weight and eye colour could not be determined.

    NamUs lists a possible name of “Michael Alan Brown”. I cannot find any further information about this name or even the case for that matter besides the NamUs listing. He is noted to have an estimated year of death of 2025 but no postmortem interval. Based on this, the earliest he may have died is 3.5 months (if we assume a strict 2025 timeline, it could very well have been late 2024 if it was half a month earlier). He is noted to be not recognizable – partial skeletal parts only, which to me sounds like he was fully decomposed as if decomposition was still occurring, they list that specifically as “not recognizable – decomposing/putrefaction”.

    No clothing or items are listed. I am inclined to think this may have been a homeless man, especially as it was an abandoned motel, who happened to pass there at some point in time. His weight is very low, but given he was already decomposed and it lists it as “measured” and not “estimated” as in his estimated weight in life, it is very likely the weight of his remains that were left. I am also curious why it says, “partial skeletal parts only”, as when bodies are found already decomposed and “intact” for lack of a better saying, it is listed as “complete or partially complete skeleton”. I wonder if animals scavenged his body at some point and thus some was missing? I could also be wrong and sometimes this is used rather than the complete/partially complete entry.

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Phone Number: 404-613-4400
    • Agency Case Number: 2025-00976

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Fulton County Police Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 404-612-4000
    • Agency Case Number: 25-000350

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP153958

    REFERENCES

  • Bowie John Doe (September 2023)

    Reconstruction (Eve Grant, date unknown)

    Bowie John Doe (September 2023)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 8th, 2023
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Bowie, Prince George’s County, Maryland, 20720, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2023
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated (likely minutes – hours)
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Hanging (suicide)
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 19 – 39 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT (MEASURED): 128 pounds (58.06 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Brown
    • HAIR: Black (short/buzzed cut with slight balding on top of head)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Black chest hair
      • Black beard/moustache stubble

    BACKGROUND

    On September 8th, 2023, a male was found hanging from a tree in the front yard of a residence in Bowie, Maryland. The owners of the residence did not know the man nor had any relations with him.

    The victim is described as a Hispanic male, between 19 to 39 years old. He weighed approximately 128 pounds and stood at approximately 5’3” in height. He had brown eyes and black hair which was buzzed/short and had slight balding on the top of his head. He had black chest hair and black beard/moustache stubble.


    Sadly, there is not much information at all regarding this Doe or his case.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Black t-shirt (Brand “Nike Pro”; no size noted)
    • Black athletic shorts with gray waistband and gray stripes down the sides (No brand or size noted)
    • Black shoes with red, white, and blue stripes down the sides – soles of both shoes detached at the heels (No brand or size noted)

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
    • Agency Phone Number: 410-333-3250
    • Agency Case Number: 23-11105

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Prince George’s County Police Department
    • Agency Contact Person: Gregory McDonald (1st Sergeant)
    • Agency Phone Number: 301-352-1200
    • Agency Case Number: 23-0053227-001

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP117344

    REFERENCES

  • Alpine John Doe/”Jose” (September 2003)

    Mobile home (photo from NamUs)

    Alpine John Doe/”Jose” (September 2003)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 4th, 2003
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Alpine, San Diego County, California, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2003
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • MANNER OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 60 – 70 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT: 102 pounds (46.266 kg)
    • HEIGHT: 5’6” (66 inches; 167.64 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Graying black (2 inches long; 5.08 cm)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Hair on top of head sparse; appeared to be partial male patterned balding
      • Facial hair – somewhat sparse and largely gray; 3/8 – 1/2 inch in length (0.9525 – 1.27 cm)

    BACKGROUND

    On September 4th, 2003, a man living in a mobile home on a property in Alpine, California was discovered deceased in his bed. The man was employed by the property owner as a landscaper and was allowed to stay on the land in his mobile home. The property owner “…was out of town until September 3rd. The next day he found the decedent deceased in bed.”

    The man is described as Hispanic, between 60 to 70 years old. He weighed approximately 102 pounds and stood at approximately 5’6” in height. He had graying black hair approximately 2 inches long; the hair on the top of his head was sparse “…and there appears to be partial male patterned balding.” He had sparse, largely gray facial hair, approximately 3/8 to 1/2 in length.


    His eye colour could not be determined. NamUs lists a possible first name of “Jose”.


    He was found wearing a red t-shirt “…which has a logo on it from OASIS.” I am assuming this means the band OASIS but could just be a design with the word. He was also wearing a pair of black, red, and white boxer shorts.

    Sadly, there is not much information on this Doe or his case. The photo included is from NamUs of the man’s mobile home. I wish there was more information on this case. Did he own the mobile home before starting work on the property and moved it there, was it already there and he moved in, when did he start working there?

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Red t-shirt with logo on it from “OASIS” (No brand or size noted)
    • Black, red, and white striped boxer shorts (No brand or size noted)

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 858-565-5200

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Tessa Lee (Medical Examiner Investigator III)
    • Agency Phone Number: 858-694-2895
    • Agency Case Number: 03-01792

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP55868

    REFERENCES

  • Romulus John Doe (December 2011)

    Romulus John Doe (December 2011)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: December 9th, 2011
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE GROUP: Cannot determine
    • RACE: Caucasian
    • WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 150 – 170 pounds (68.0389 – 77.1107 kg)
    • HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’7” – 5’9” (67 – 69 inches; 170.18 – 175.26 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Unknown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted

    BACKGROUND

    I think this is the case with the least information I have found so far.

    As per NamUs, “Discovered unresponsive on the sofa of an adult foster care home.”

    The victim is believed to me a Caucasian male. He weighed between 150 to 170 pounds and stood between 5’7” to 5’9” in height.


    NamUs does not list an estimate age range, and for his estimated age group it says, “Cannot determine”. His eye colour and hair colour are also listed as “unknown”. I do not know how they could not know or estimate these things, especially being in an adult foster care home, someone would have known/seen him to tell them these things, I’m sure. Also, obviously, would the foster care home not have information and documentation for this Doe?

    There is a chance the Doe could not tell anyone his name due to some sort of disability/disabilities. If this was the case, you would think the foster home would have information given to them by other people, the state, etc. or just information such as an estimated age, hair colour, or eye colour.

    He had a recognizable face, but there is no reconstruction nor are there postmortem photos available.

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Detroit Police Department
    • Agency Contact Person: Shannon Jones (Master Sergeant)
    • Agency Phone Number: 313-596-1800 (Department) / 313-596-2260 (Shannon Jones)
    • Agency Case Number: 11-12469

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP92551

    REFERENCES

  • Chicago John Doe/”Larry” (May 2016)

    (FIRST) Blue hooded jacket front (“S CO-OP HOCKEY”) (Brand “Charles River Apparel”; size “Medium”)
    (SECOND) Blue hooded jacket back (“STAPLES HOCKEY”) (Brand “Charles River Apparel”; size “Medium”)

    (FIRST) Green/gray short-sleeved collared shirt (Brand “Tommy Bahama”; size “Medium”)
    (SECOND) Single sock found

    (FIRST) Multicoloured knit hat/beanie
    (SECOND) Brown belt

    Dark gray/black with red stitching and a white tag that says “American Airlines®”

    (FIRST) Single black/gray shoe with red accents (Size “Mens 12”)
    (SECOND) Gray pants (Brand “Dockers”; size “Waist 33, Length 30”)

    Chicago John Doe/”Larry” (May 2016)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: May 3rd, 2016
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60606, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2016
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown (possibly same day)
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; bronchopneumonia due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    • MANNER OF DEATH: Natural
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 61 – 70 years old
    • RACE: Caucasian
    • WEIGHT: 141 pounds (63.957 kg)
    • HEIGHT: 5’7” (67 inches; 170.18 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Blue
    • HAIR: Brown and gray (short, straight)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Hairline receded and balding
      • Short gray moustache and beard

    BACKGROUND

    On May 3rd, 2016, a man’s body was discovered at 90 East Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. The Cook County Medical Examiner notes that he was found on the sidewalk. The man was discovered to have passed away due to natural causes, with a primary cause being “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” and a secondary cause of “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (COPD)”.

    The man is believed to have been homeless. He was “…referred to as “Larry” by other homeless persons in vicinity.” (Cook County Medical Examiner)


    He is described as Caucasian, between 61 to 70 years old. He weighed 141 pounds and stood at 5’7” in height. He had blue eyes and brown/gray hair which was short and straight. His hairline is noted to have been receded and balding. He had a short gray moustache and beard.


    The man was found wearing a green/gray short-sleeved collared shirt, a blue hooded jacket with the words “S CO-OP HOCKEY” written in white on the upper left of the front and the words “STAPLES HOCKEY” written in white on the back, and a pair of gray pants. Noted on NamUs as “separately received with the body” were a brown belt, multicoloured knit hat/beanie (appears to be red, dark blue, black, and white, with a pom-pom on top), one white sock, one gray sock, and one multicoloured shoe (appears to be black/dark gray with a red sole, red logo, and some red stitching). The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office also notes a “Multicoloured Blanket (AMERICAN AIRLINES)”. NamUs does not list this but does include a photo of it. It appears to be dark gray/black, with red stitching, and a white tag that says, “American Airlines®”.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Green/gray short-sleeve collared shirt (Brand “Tommy Bahama”; size “Medium”)
    • Blue hooded jacket with the words “S CO-OP HOCKEY” written in white on the upper left front and “STAPLES HOCKEY” written in white on the back (Brand “Charles River Apparel”; size “Medium”)
    • Gray pants (Brand “Dockers”; size “Waist 33, Length 30”)

    Other clothing/items noted

    • Brown belt (No brand or size noted)
    • Multicoloured knit hat/beanie with pom-pom on top (Appears to be red, dark blue, black, white) (No brand or size noted)
    • One white sock (No brand or size noted)
    • One gray sock (No brand or size noted)
    • One multicoloured shoe (Appears to be black/dark gray with a red sole, red logo, and some red stitching) (No brand noted; size “Mens 12”)
    • Multicoloured blanket (Appears to be dark gray/black with red stitching and a white tag that says “American Airlines®”)

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Kristin Escobar Alvarenga (Medicolegal Death Investigator)
    • Agency Phone Number: 312-997-4500
    • Agency Case Number: ME2016-02164

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP15497

    REFERENCES

  • Dulzura John Doe (September 5, 2022)

    Photos of belongings found with him, including a black lanyard with one silver key, a black micro-USB to 3.5 mm jack and USB-A cord, a blue notebook, and a brown leather book that zips closed and has a zip pocket

    Google Maps screenshot of discovery coordinates (32.586667, -116.847833)

    Dulzura John Doe (September 5, 2022)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 5th, 2022
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Dulzura, San Diego County, California, 91917, USA (32°35’12.0”N 116°50’52.2”W (32.586667, -116.847833))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2022
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Insect/animal activity
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 35 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT: (MEASURED) 122 pounds (55.3383 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’9” (69 inches; 175.26 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Unknown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:  None noted

    BACKGROUND

    On September 5th, 2022, Border patrol agents discovered human remains on a hillside in the Otay Mountain area of Dulzura, California.

    The remains are believed to belong to a Hispanic male between 25 to 35 years old. He weighed 122 pounds (55.3383 kilograms) and stood at 5’9” in height (69 inches / 175.26 centimetres).

    He was found wearing a black shirt, a black sweater, black pants, a black belt, underwear, white shoes, black socks, and a backpack.

    He was also found with a bright blue notebook that had a sticker in one corner that read “Roca”, a small book (it looks possibly like a Bible to me) with a brown leather cover that zipped closed and had a zip pocket, a black lanyard with one silver key, and a black micro-USB to TRS (3.5 mm jack) and USB-A cord.

    In the Circumstances of Recovery section of his NamUs profile, it states that he may have “…been associated with or stopped at the Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus, A.R. in Tijuana, Mexico during his journey to the United States.” Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus (IAFCJ) is a Oneness Pentecostal Church founded in Mexico. They have many locations in Mexico as well as the United States, with a U.S. headquarters located in San Bernardino, California. I am unsure why authorities believe this, but my guess is he had a card, sticker, or written note with the churches name and/or address in his belongings.

    In the Circumstances of Recovery section of his NamUs profile, it states that he may have “…been associated with or stopped at the Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus, A.R. in Tijuana, Mexico during his journey to the United States.” Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus (IAFCJ) is a Oneness Pentecostal Church founded in Mexico. They have many locations in Mexico as well as the United States, with a U.S. headquarters located in San Bernardino, California. I am unsure why authorities believe this, but my guess is he had a card, sticker, or written note with the churches name and/or address in his belongings.

    (*Currently, I am focusing mostly on cases of migrants who passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Black shirt (No brand or size noted)
    • Black sweater (No brand or size noted)
    • Underwear (No colour, brand, or size noted)
    • Black belt (No brand or size noted)
    • Two white shoes (No brand or size noted)
    • Two black socks (No brand or size noted)
    • Backpack (No colour or brand noted)
    • Small book (possibly a Bible) with a brown leather cover that zipped closed and had a zip pocket (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
    • A black lanyard with one silver key (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
    • One black cord – micro-USB to TRS (3.5 mm jack) and USB-A (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
    • A bright blue notebook with a small sticker in one corner that reads “Roca” (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Kathy On (Medical Examiner Investigator)
    • Agency Phone Number: 858-694-2895
    • Agency Case Number: 2022-02969

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: San Diego Sheriff’s Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 858-565-5200

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP96389

    REFERENCES