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Unidentified Male

  • Date of Discovery: April 5, 1987
  • Location of Discovery: South St. Paul, Dakota Co, Minnesota
  • Estimated Date of Death: 1987
  • State of Remains: Partially Decomposed
  • Cause of Death: Undetermined
  • Physical Description
    ** Listed information is approximate

  • Estimated Date of Birth: 1947-1967
  • Estimated Age: 20-40
  • Race: Unsure - likely White or a light-skinned African American
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5'9
  • Weight: 170 lbs
  • Hair Color: Black, tightly curled approximately 1-2"
  • Eye Color: Unknown, The irides appear to be brown but decomposition present makes actual color difficult to discern.
  • Distinguishing Marks/Features: Black goatee, may have had a full beard. Postmortem head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis x-rays are available. No abnormal findings.
  • Dentals: Available (dental records indicate the decedent may be upwards of 40 years old; record available at link below)
  • Fingerprints: Unknown
  • DNA: Unknown
  • Clothing & Personal Items
  • Clothing: Green nylon jacket, green T-shirt, a light colored shirt, and blue jeans with waist 30-32". 2 black army fatigue boots
  • Jewelry: Unknown
  • Additional Personal Items: A bible track from Spiritual Life Ministries was found in the back pocket of his jeans.
  • Case History

    The partially decomposed body of an unidentified man was found in the Mississippi River approximately 300 yards north of the I-494 bridge on April 5, 1987. The body was originally recovered near the Amour Meat Packing Complex in South St. Paul (the Amour plant no longer exists and has been replaced by local businesses).

    The body was in the water for a minimum of 2 weeks to as long as 6 months .

    Investigating Agency(s)
    If you have any information about this case please contact;

  • Agency Name: Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office
  • Agency Contact Person: Lindsey Thomas
  • Agency Phone Number: 651-480-4253
  • E-Mail

  • Agency Case Number: DC87-82
  • NamUs Case Number: UP #4814
  • Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Information Source(s)
  • NCIC Dental Report
  • NamUs

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