Reconstructions of the decedent; reconstruction of tattoo.
Reconstructions of the decedent; reconstruction of tattoo.
Date of Discovery: May 26, 1984
Location of Discovery: Broward County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1 day prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Drowning
Estimated Age: 21-30 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6 to 5'10"
Weight: 162 lbs.
Hair Color: Light brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: "Born to Fly" tattooed over a winged horse skull on his left arm and "U. S. Paratroopers" tattooed on right arm.
Dentals: Available. Teeth #3 and #30 have caries.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: Tan Private Club swimsuit.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent was found floating in the Intracoastal Canal, near the 500 block of Bayshore Drive, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 26, 1984.
He had eaten shrimp not long before his death.
Agency Name: District 17 Medical Examiner's Office Broward County
Agency Contact Person: Wendy Crane, Medicolegal Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 954-357-5200
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1984-0751
Agency Name: Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 954-764-4357
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 84-73082
NCIC Case Number: U351881251
NamUs Case Number: UP1254
Former Hot Case Number: 747
NamUs
Veteran Doe
FLUIDDB
Sun Sentinel (12/13/06)
Broward County Sheriff
Added: 6/19/07; Last Updated: 03/02/2023
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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