Case File 1265UMFL
Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified Black Male
- The victim was discovered on March 28, 1982 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
- Estimated Date of Death: 1-5 days prior
- Cause of Death: Drowning
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 21-35 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5"; 156 lbs.
- Clothing: No shoes or clothing.
- Dentals: Available.
Case History
The victim was located in Boca Raton, Florida on March 28, 1982 with 11 other victims.
The bodies of 12 Haitian refugees who drowned washed ashore in Boca Raton and northern Broward after their boat, the Esperancia, capsized off shore. Three of the dead were women, the other nine were men.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Broward County ME Office
954-96-0200
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
1982-0528
Source Information:
FLUIDDB
Sun-Sentinel.com 12/13/06
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