Reconstruction of Victim by S. Steinberg
Date of Discovery: February 19, 1988
Location of Discovery: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Emphysema
Estimated Age: 50-100 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5" to 5'9"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray, long
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Gray beard and mustache
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: Tan sweater, blue pants, black shoes
Jewelry: Two yellow metal rings
Additional Personal Items: Pocket knife, hospital band on wrist
The decedent was found dead on a sidewalk next to a building. He was in a sitting position with his back against the wall.
He had a JMH (Jackson Memorial Hospital) band on his wrist, but it was too faded to distinguish any writing. According to the the person that found him, he was a local homeless man.
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: 1988-00564
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1209
Former Hot Case Number: 1069
Added: 5/10/08; Last Updated: 3/8/2023
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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