Computer-Enhanced Reconstructions: African-American on left, Hispanic on right
Computer-Enhanced Reconstructions: African-American on left, Hispanic on right
Date of Discovery: August 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 6'2"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Antemortem trauma to the nasal bones; frontomalare suture and left cheek bone were in the process of healing at time of death
Dentals: Available; edentulous maxilla with pronounced bone resorption and remodeling, suggestive of a long time denture wearer; lower canine (lost postmortem) supported a lower dentur by means of a "Dolder Bar" or similar oral reconstruction apparatus
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: Blue Tultex sweatpants, size medium; light colored socks; Tingley "over-the-sock snugleg boot" (overboots), steel-toe, neoprene rubber, size 11-12
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 30 miles offshore.
Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Heather Brown, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 504-365-9100
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 412-97
Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Teresa Wilson
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-4761
Agency E-Mail: tvwilson(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 07-34
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2267
Added: 08/03/08; Last Updated: 02/03/22
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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