Victim's jewelry.
Victim's jewelry.
Date of Discovery: January 20, 1969
Location of Discovery: Tuxedo, Orange County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 6 weeks prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to head
Estimated Age: 45-55 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted
Clothing: White undershirt, brown pants and brown socks.
Jewelry: Gold chain around his neck with a St. Christopher's medal. A Longine Wittnauer wristwatch was on his left wrist. The watch had an inexpensive black leather band with a note on the back stating, "Watch repaired at Whippany Jewelers, Whippany, NJ 01/67."
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim's remains were found in Warwick Brook in a densely wooded, secluded area off of State Highway 17 in a shallow creek. He was shot in the head.
Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: Yan Salomon
Agency Phone Number: (917) 492-7100
Agency E-Mail: nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov
Agency Case Number: N/A
Agency Name: Orange County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 845-615-3870
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: FMSP 69-045
NCIC Case Number: U427869802
NamUs Case Number: UP9785
Added: 07/22/2000; Last Updated: 12/27/2021
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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