Reconstruction of the decedent by the University of South Florida and Wesley Neville; reconstruciton of shirt.
Reconstruction of the decedent by the University of South Florida and Wesley Neville; reconstruciton of shirt.
Date of Discovery: January 2, 2006
Location of Discovery: Ruskin, Hillsborough County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed fracture of the left femur, left thumb and nose. Analysis revealed that the man suffered from fractures to several body parts during the course of his life including the chest, left arm, and left leg. His nose was broken and may have appeared crooked. His left hand was injured and may have affected its use and mobility. Fractures to the neck and lower back likely caused chronic pain and mobility problems. His left leg was shorter than his right which caused the man to walk with a distorted gait. His left foot had a deformity/healed fractures.
Dentals: Available. Tooth #19 with model yellow gold inlay/outlay; #14 appears to have had a full crown preparation. Missing all 4 wisdom teeth.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Tampa Bay Rays hat, a light blue button up shirt, and a black long-sleeve shirt with the word “Gimme” printed multiple times in orange and green letters on the front.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Eyeglasses, two glass bottles, a small clock radio, a razor blade holder and a plastic tobacco package.
A woman discovered a human bone while cleaning her yard and believed that her dog must have retrieved it from the land surrounding her property. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies located more remains off of Highway 674, approximately ½ mile west of Interstate 75.
More than two years later on November 19, 2008, the husband of the woman who made the initial discovery was walking through the nearby woods when he located an orange camping tent with black trim between some bushes. As he approached the tent, he found additional remains. These remains were linked via DNA to those found in 2006.
Agency Name: Hillsborough County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Amanda Whidden
Agency Phone Number: 813-914-4500 or 813-914-4509
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 06-00026
Agency Name: Hillsborough County Sheriff
Agency Contact Person: Detective C. Fox
Agency Phone Number: 813-247-8660 or 813-247-8600
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 06-002620
NCIC Case Number: U460019218
NamUs Case Number: 52
NamUs
Hillsborough County Medical Examiner
University of South Florida
Added: 2/18/08; Last Updated: 8/6/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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