Case File 1137UMCA
Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified White Male
- The victim was discovered on May 5, 1980 in North Highlands, Sacramento County, California
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 30-50 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'23"-5'3" (63"); 136 lbs
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Hair medium in length, wavy dark brown with receding hairline and some early graying; brown eyes. A gray-brown beard and mustache.
- Clothing: He was wearing a blue and black plaid flannel (or wool) shirt; a white t-shirt; "Jockey: shorts; brown corduroy pants; a belt; a red and white handkerchief protruding from his right rear pant pocket; brown loafer type shoes (with the right shoe heel worn more than the left); white socks; black belt; and light colored socks. No jewelry.
- Personal Effects: Possessions found on him included: A deck of playing cards, a plastic picture folder containing religious photos, a comb, and $1.60.
- Fingerprints: Not Available
- Dentals: Not Available
- DNA: Not Available
Case History
The victim was found lying face down in an almond orchard located several hundred yards from Antelope Road and the Southern Pacific crossing in North Highlands, California on May 7, 1980.
The victim frequently ran his dogs in this orchard.
He was identified through DNA as Joaquin Islas Moreno in September 2016.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Sacramento County Coroner's Office
916-874-9257
Email
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Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Program
Jeannine Willie
916-227-5997
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
80-0783
NCIC Number:
U-470018324
Source Information:
Sacramento County Coroner's Office