1283UMWA - Unidentified Male

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Tattoo on decedents right forearm that reads "B.S."

Date of Discovery: September 2, 1971
Location of Discovery: Spokane, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Probable drowning

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: There was a nonprofessional tattoo on the left forearm of the letters "B.S."

Identifiers

Dentals:Not available
Fingerprints: Available, actual fingers were sent to FBI and prints were obtained but no match. Finger's then returned to the Coroner.
DNA: Not available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was located September 2, 1971 in the Spokane River just west of the Division Street Bridge in Spokane, Washington. Some decomposition made visible ID impossible.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Spokane Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: (509) 755-2489
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown

Agency Name: Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office (WA)
Agency Contact Person: Elizabeth Nelson
Agency Phone Number: (509) 477-2296
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 71-418

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP #338
Former Hot Case Number: N/A

Information Source(s)

NamUs
Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office

Admin Notes

Added: 2/27/2007; Last Updated: 10/29/20