Facial reconstruction of victim. Purple scarf. Country Road branded pants.
Facial reconstruction of victim. Purple scarf. Country Road branded pants.
Date of Discovery: March 18, 2006
Location of Discovery: Ferny Creek, Victoria, Australia
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 20-30 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 167 to 180 cm
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: None.
Dentals: Uncertain
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Found near remains: - Faded purple scarf - Country Road branded pants - Shoes (Sandals) - found with socks on
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: Pair of handcuffs - Bottle of packaged water
He was found by Anthony Nimbs, a ranger at Parks Victoria. He was surveying the area for space for a fuel-reduction burn, near the intersection of Mount Erin Road and Janesdall Avenue, Ferny Creek. Nimbs found a rope hanging from a tree, where he then discovered a human skull on the floor. The decedent was found hanging from a noose on a tree.
Agency Name: Victoria Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 131 444 (Australia)
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: N/A
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: N/A
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
Unknown remains - Coroners Court
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The near-perfect skeleton and the case of the purple scarf
Added: 3/29/2024; Last Updated: 3/29/2024
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