Artistic renderings of the victim; Victim's belt buckle
Artistic renderings of the victim; Victim's belt buckle
Date of Discovery: March 22, 1977
Location of Discovery: Summerfield, Marion County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 17-25 years old
Race: Unsure - May be of mixed racial heritage - possibly Caucasian of Caribbean descent.
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown - hair was dyed.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Probably poor nutrition in childhood.
Dentals: Available. No restorations present.
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Black trousers, black patent leather belt that was 35 inches by 1 3/4 inches with a stone on a white metal buckle that is a mixture of yellow, gray and white, red long sleeved shirt with white buttons, and black boots that were 9 1/2 inches high with a 1 3/4 inch heel with a zipper on side (size 9).
Jewelry: Rose colored comb
Additional Personal Items: Large rose-colored comb and a few coins in his pocket.
The victim's skeletal remains were found in the woods along Longwood Street in Summerfield, Florida.
A small hole at the base of the skull that looked like a bullet hole was the only sign of a wound. Though no bullet was found near the bones, a spent .32 caliber bullet casing was found near the body.
The man was not dressed for a hike or any other outdoor activity. He was wearing fashionable clothes for the time.
Agency Name: District 5 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Lindsey Bayer
Agency Phone Number: 352-326-5961
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: WA-41-77
NCIC Case Number: U690021949
NamUs Case Number: 6162
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