Reconstructions of the decedent; jewelry found with remains.
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Reconstructions of the decedent; jewelry found with remains.
Date of Discovery: May 18, 1997
Location of Discovery: Butler County, Ohio
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior (1996-1997)
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Possible hit and run accident
Estimated Age: 30-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 120 to 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown.
Eye Color: Unknown.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical scar on the bone over the right eye. The bone in the upper orbit of the right eye was found to have a fracture repair made with surgical wire. "Unusually" protruding chin. He suffered from cirrhosis, indicitive of alcoholism.
Dentals: Not available. All his teeth had been extracted within a year before his death.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Structure-type blue jeans, white jockey type under shorts, Fruit of the Loom brand, size: small, a brown belt (overall length is 38" with wear mark at 33".
Jewelry: Maroon, nylon-strap watch band, watch outer frame present, but the inside case and face were gone. 16.5" necklace with metal clasp and possibly made up of onyx and silver beads.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent was found in the Great Miami River in Butler County, Ohio on May 18, 1997. Investigators suspect the man might be a hit-and-run victim.
The DNA Doe Project became involved in his case in 2019.
Agency Name: Butler County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Lisa Mannix or William E. Havens
Agency Phone Number: 513-785-5860
Agency E-Mail: havenswe(at)butlercountyohio.org
Agency Case Number: 97-107
Agency Name: Butler County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Specialist Frank Smith
Agency Phone Number: 513-785-1300 or 513-785-1236
Agency E-Mail: coldcase(at)butlersheriff.org
Agency Case Number: 97-02699
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 4754
NamUs
Ohio Attorney General
DNA Doe Project
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Faceswerx
Forensic Case Files
Added: Prior to 2003; Last Updated: 2/20/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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