Artistic renderings of the victim; Keychains and key
Date of Discovery: September 11, 2000
Location of Discovery: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1994-2000
State of Remains: Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head
Estimated Age: 26-35 years old
Race: White, Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available; tooth #3 distal surface restored, occlusal/incisal surface restored, facial or buccal surface restored, lingual surface restored.
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available
Clothing: White underwear, size 36; black or dark blue and white FILA sneaker, right foot, size 7; white Adidas sock
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: One key attached to a plastic keychain with images of Jesus, metallic or gray metal capital "K" with Mickey Mouse (see photo); one badge clip
The decedent's skeletal remains were found by a survey crew in a field along the 17000 block of Southwest 137th Avenue. The field was full of tall weeds called beggar's tick. One of the weeds was growing directly on top of one of the leg bones. A botanist examined the beggar's tick and judged by the thickness of the stem and probable rate of growth, it was 1 to 3 years old. Authorities believe the decedent was killed elsewhere and dumped in the field.
Agency Name: District 11 - Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400
Agency E-Mail: cusme(at)miamidade.gov
Agency Case Number: 2000-2159
NCIC Case Number: U310001961
NamUs Case Number: 1881
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The Miami Herald September 21, 2000
Added: prior to 2010; Last Updated: 5/9/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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