Decedent's tattoo of a cobra on the left forearm
Decedent's tattoo of a cobra on the left forearm
Date of Discovery: April 28, 1999
Location of Discovery: New York, New York County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 1999
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction. All parts recovered.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 55-80 years old
Race: White/Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8", Measured
Weight: 195 lbs., Measured
Hair Color: Gray or Partially Gray. Frontal balding.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo of a cobra on the left forearm.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Green pants; Brown belt; Tan jacket; Black sweatshirt; Light brown, long-sleeved shirt; Boxers; Black socks; Black sneakers
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent was spotted by passerby floating in Hudson River at west 135th Street. NYPD Harbor Patrol removed decedent from the river at Pier 25.
Agency Name: New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Angela Soler, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2030 or 212-447-2763
Agency E-Mail: asoler(at)ocme.nyc.gov
Agency Case Number: M99-02401
NCIC Case Number: U-208295339
NamUs Case Number: UP6122
NamUs
American Board of Forensic Anthropology
Added: 07/24/2010; Last Updated: 02/28/2022
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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