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  • Vamori Village John Doe/”Jose Luis Perez” (June 27, 2007)

    (FIRST) USBP apprehension photo (2000)
    (SECOND) Black shoes (Brand “Calzados, Roy”; size “39”)

    (FIRST) Blue corduroy pants (Brand “Gap“; style “Carpenter”; size “31×30”)
    (SECOND) Gray boxer shorts with a print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a green lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses (Brand “Marcado’s” or “Macaros“; size “L”)

    Humane Borders map screenshot of case information at discovery coordinates

    Vamori Village John Doe/”Jose Luis Perez” (June 27, 2007)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: June 27th, 2007
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Vamori Village, Pima County, Arizona, USA (31°40’53.4″N 112°01’11.6″W (31.681500, -112.019900))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2007
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: < 1 week (Humane Borders)
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Probable hyperthermia (Humane Borders)
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 45 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Black
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Black, thin moustache
      • Vertically oriented striations present on the facial surface of most of the anterior mandibular and maxillary teeth
      • Tattoo on left hand between index and thumb: Possible cross on top of heart or a “13″ (green ink)

    BACKGROUND

    On June 27th, 2007, the remains of a Hispanic male were discovered in a remote desert area near Vamori Village, Arizona. It is believed he had been deceased less than a week prior to his discovery.

    The individual is described as a Hispanic male between 25 to 45 years of age. He stood at 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm) in height and had black hair. His weight and eye colour could not be determined.

    He had a thin, black moustache, a tattoo in green ink of a possible cross on top of a heart of a “13” on his left hand between his index and thumb, and vertically oriented striations on the facial surface of most of his anterior mandibular and maxillary teeth.

    A pair of black shoes or boots were discovered on his body. A pair of blue corduroy pants and a pair of gray boxer shorts with print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a green lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses were discovered near his body.

    In March of 2021, his fingerprints matched to a “Jose Luis Perez”, possibly from Chiapas, Mexico. This identity has not been verified as of May 2026. There is a USBP apprehension photo available of the decedent alive, taken in 2000. I will include this photo, as well as the photos available of his pants, boxer shorts, and shoes. There is a phot of his teeth which is available on NamUs and the DoeNetwork.

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

    • Black shoes or boots (Brand “Calzados, Roy”; size “39”)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • Blue corduroy pants (Brand “Gap”; style “Carpenter”; size “31×30”)
    • Gray boxer shorts with a print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses (NamUs and DoeNetwork note the brand as “Marcardo’s” but looking at the photo of the boxer shorts, it looks more like “Macaros” to me; NamUs and DoeNetwork note that the boxer shorts say “Living La Vida Loco” but looking at the photo of them, they appear to read “Living La Vida Loca”.) (Brand “Marcardo’s” or “Macaros”; size “L”)

    IDENTIFIERS

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

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-383-3275
    • Agency Case Number: 07 06 27 074

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson (Forensic Anthropologist)
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
    • Agency Case Number: ML 07-1164

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP4941
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: #4706UMAZ

    REFERENCES

  • Ajo John Doe/”Armando Lopez-Rivera” (July 15, 2012)

    (FIRST) USBP apprehension photo (Dated 01 June 2010)
    (SECOND) USBP apprehension photo (Dated 23 July 2000)
    (THIRD) USBP apprehension photo (Undated)

    Items discovered (“Dallas Cowboys” hat, light blue boxer shorts with white stripes, brown belt with large silver buckle, and hiking boots)

    Ajo John Doe/”Armando Lopez-Rivera” (July 15, 2012)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 15th, 2012
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Ajo, Pima County, Arizona, 85321, USA (32°24’10.6″N 112°50’36.2″W (32.402930, -112.843380))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2012
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Weeks
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Mummified
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Probable hyperthermia (exposure)
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 30 – 55 years old (Humane Borders notes “49”)
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 150 pounds (68.0389 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Brown
    • HAIR: Black with some gray
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted

    BACKGROUND

    On July 15th, 2012, mummified remains were discovered in a remote desert area near Ajo, Arizona. The individual is believed to have been a Hispanic male between 30 to 55 years of age (as per NamUs; Humane Borders notes his age as “49”. I am unsure where this was obtained, it may have been from one of the times he was apprehended by the USBP.) He weighed approximately 150 pounds (68.0389 kg) and stood at 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm) in height. He had brown eyes and his hair was black with some gray in it.

    The man’s fingerprints were run and matched to US Border Patrol (USBP) records for “…including multiple arrests and under several names, including Armando Lopez-Rivera. None of the names are verified.” (NamUs) NamUs notes that he was arrested under “several names” but only notes the one.

    As per NamUs, the man had been released from a US prison in May of 2012 and was subsequently deported to Mexico on June 17th, 2012. His remains were discovered 28 days after this deportation.

    He was found wearing dark jeans, a brown belt with a large silver buckle, gray socks, and brown shoes (they definitely look to be hiking boots and do not look brown to me or at least are not fully brown). Discovered near his body was a tan or white t-shirt, light blue boxer shorts with white stripes, a Dallas Cowboys hat (dark coloured, likely dark blue, with a white star), toiletries (no further information or description on this), and a tan rope.

    There are three photos of him alive from previous apprehensions by the USBP. One from July 23rd, 2000, one from June 1st, 2010, and an undated one. I will include those photos, of course.

    He likely attempted to cross the border again and sadly succumbed to the elements. This was likely not long after being deported in June as he is believed to have been deceased “weeks” (as per NamUs), possibly 3 weeks or less (as per Humane Borders) and he was discovered 4 weeks after being deported in June.

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

    • Dark jeans (No brand or size noted)
    • Brown belt with large silver buckle (No brand or size noted)
    • Gray socks (No brand or size noted)
    • Brown shoes (No brand or size noted) (From the photos they appear to be hiking boots and do not look brown to me or at least are not fully brown)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • Tan or white t-shirt (No brand or size noted)
    • Light blue with white stripes boxer shorts (No brand or size noted)
    • “Dallas Cowboys” hat (Dark coloured; possibly dark blue, with a white star)
    • Tan rope
    • Toiletries (No further information/description provided)

    IDENTIFIERS

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

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Pima County Sheriff’s Office
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-803-3280
    • Agency Case Number: 12 07 15 059

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson (Forensic Anthropologist)
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
    • Agency Case Number: ML 12-01693

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP12917
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: 4865UMAZ

    REFERENCES

  • Ocotillo John Doe (October 2, 2003)

    (FIRST) Business card found within wallet (Photo from NamUs)
    (SECOND) Tan Ostrich skin like belt (Size 38) and plaid shirt/fabric found (not listed on NamUs) (Photo from NamUs)

    (FIRST) Ankle work boots found (Brand “Establo“; size “8”) (Photo from NamUs)
    (SECOND) Ankle work boots found (Brand “Establo“; size “8”) (Photo from NamUs)

    (FIRST) Photo discovered within wallet (Appears to be of a young boy with short, dark hair. He is wearing a white shirt and is posing in front of a blue backdrop. It reminds me a school photo.)
    (SECOND) Photo discovered within wallet (Appears to be of a young girl with dark hair that is pulled back into a ponytail with a white scrunchie hair tie. She is wearing a white dress and is posing next to a newborn baby girl with dark hair who is wearing a white dress, white headband, and white shoes. They are in front of a Winnie-the-Pooh backdrop.)
    (THIRD) Photo discovered within wallet (Appears to be of a woman with long, dark hair. She may be wearing lipstick and may have a small mole/birthmark on one cheek near her nose. She is with a young child (possibly a girl) who has long, dark hair. They are both smiling for the camera. They may be inside, possibly on plaid a couch or chair.)

    Ocotillo John Doe (October 2, 2003)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: October 2nd, 2003
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Ocotillo, Imperial County, California, 99259, USA (32°41’49.7″N 116°02’58.4″W (32.697140, -116.049550))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2003
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 1 month
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE1: 20 – 40 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic / Caucasian
    • WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
    • HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Unknown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:  None noted

    BACKGROUND

    On October 2nd, 2003, human remains were discovered in the Ocotillo Mountains near Kumeyaay Highway/Interstate 8, West of Ocotillo, California. It is believed that the person had been deceased for 1 month prior to discovery.

    The individual is believed to be a Hispanic and/or Caucasian male between 20 to 40 years of age. He stood at approximately 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm) in height. His weight, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.

    On the body, size 8 “Establo” brand ankle work boots and white socks with blue toe and heel patches were found. Near the body, size 34×31 “Levi’s” brand jeans, a size 38 tan Ostrich skin style belt, size 8 “ESTABIO” brand ankle work boots, white socks with blue toe and heel patches, and a “NIKE” brand tan cap/hat for the “Lakers” NBA basketball team were found.

    A wallet was also found near the body, which had the name “AVILA-TORRES” and possibly the word “RANA” carved into it. It contained photos of possible family members of the Doe. Descriptions of these photos include:

    • One appears to be of a young boy with short, dark hair. He is wearing a white shirt and is posing in front of a blue backdrop. It reminds me a school photo.
    • One appears to be of a young girl with dark hair that is pulled back into a ponytail with a white scrunchie hair tie. She is wearing a white dress and is posing next to a newborn baby girl with dark hair who is wearing a white dress, white headband, and white shoes. They are in front of a Winnie-the-Pooh backdrop.
    • One appears to be of a woman with long, dark hair. She may be wearing lipstick and may have a small mole/birthmark on one cheek near her nose. She is with a young child (possibly a girl) who has long, dark hair. They are both smiling for the camera. They may be inside, possibly on plaid a couch or chair.

    Also, within the wallet, a business card (or cards) was discovered which reads “GARDENING MAINTENANCE SERVICE” and has the name “DOMINGO ROMAIN” with “OWNER & MANAGER” underneath, a telephone number “TEL: (213) 381-7814” and an address “133 N. RENO ST. #104 Los Angeles, CA 90026” on it. NamUs states “…there was a business card…” but in the photo of the card it looks like there are possibly multiple of them? I attempted to find information on this business or the owner, but could not find anything solid.

    (*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

    • Ankle work boots (Brand “Establo”; size “8”)
    • White socks with blue toe and heel patches (No brand or size noted)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • Jeans (Brand “Levi’s”; size “34×31”)
    • Tan Ostrich skin style belt (No brand noted; size “38”)
    • Tan hat/cap for the “Lakers” NBA basketball team (Brand “NIKE”)
    • Wallet with the name “AVILA-TORRES” and possible the word “RANA” carved into. It contained possible family photos and a business card for “GARDENING MAINTENANCE SERVICE”
    • Some sort of plaid shirt/fabric can be seen in some of the photos provided on NamUs but is not mentioned otherwise

    NOTES – Things to note or discrepancies found during research

    • 1 ESTIMATED AGE – Under “Estimated Age Range (Years)” NamUs notes “20-40”, while in the “Circumstances of Discovery” NamUs notes “30s-40s”.

    IDENTIFIERS

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

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Imperial County Coroner’s Office
    • Agency Phone Number: 442-265-2105
    • Agency Case Number: 03-186

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP13207
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: 4763UMCA

    REFERENCES

  • Falfurrias John Doe/”Darwin Josue Calderon Madrid” (June 2022)

    Falfurrias John Doe/”Darwin Josue Calderon Madrid” (June 2022)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: June 23rd, 2022
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, 78355, USA (27°08’17.3″N 98°14’04.1″W (27.138140, -98.234473))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 26 – 40 years old
    • RACE: Uncertain
    • WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
    • HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’6” – 6’1” (66 – 73 inches; 167.64 – 185.42 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Unknown
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:  None stated

    BACKGROUND

    On June 23rd, 2022, partial skeletal remains were discovered on Cage Ranch in Falfurrias, Texas. The remains are believed to belong to a male between 26 to 40 years old. He stood between 5’6″ to 6’1″ in height (66 to 73 inches; 167.64 to 185.42 cm). His race, weight, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.

    In the vicinity of the remains, a wallet was discovered that contained a Honduran ID Card under the name “Darwin Josue Calderon Madrid”.

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

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

    • Wallet containing a Honduran ID card under the name “Darwin Josue Calderon Madrid”

    IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers

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

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Brooks County Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3
    • Agency Contact Person: Nora Salinas (Justice of the Peace)
    • Agency Phone Number: 361-667-3303

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Brooks County Sheriff’s Office
    • Agency Phone Number: 361-325-3696
    • Agency Case Number: 22-06-23-503

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • ME/C Case Number: 0818
    • NamUs Case Number: #UP97757

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Wilmington John Doe/”Magdaleno” (July 2024)

    Wilmington John Doe/”Magdaleno” (July 2024)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 10th, 2024
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California, 90744, USA
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2024
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: 30 minutes
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Recognizable face
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 50 – 75 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT (MEASURED): 207 pounds (93.8936 kg)
    • HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’1” – 5’7” (61 – 67 inches; 154.94 – 170.18 cm) (LA Medical Examiner notes 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm))
    • EYE COLOUR: Brown
    • HAIR: Gray and black (“no balding” noted)
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Sparse body hair
      • Gray moustache and beard
      • Multiple open sores on both lower legs

    BACKGROUND

    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”)
    • Black t-shirt (No brand noted; size “XL”)
    • Gray jean pants (Brand “Levi’s”; size “42×32”)
    • Gray boxer brief underwear (Brand “Hanes”; size “L”)

    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 Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno (Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications)
    • Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
    • Agency Case Number: 2024-10988

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number:  #UP125906

    REFERENCES

  • Miami John Doe/”Frank” (July 1991)

    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)
    • Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400
    • Agency Email: cusme@miamidade.gov
    • Agency Case Number: 1991-2151

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NCIC Case Number: U649873728
    • NamUs Case Number: #UP1158
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: 1482UMFL
    • Former Hot Case Number: 548
    • FLUIDDB Case Number: 540

    REFERENCES

  • New York City John Doe/”Scott L.” (June 1989)

    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
    • Agency Contact Person: Angela Soler (Forensic Anthropologist)
    • Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2030
    • Agency Case Number: M89-05237

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP9732

    REFERENCES