Date of Discovery: January 21, 1961
Location of Discovery: Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 3 days prior to discovery
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Natural due to heart disease
Estimated Age: 50-70 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Not mentioned in report. Unknown if edentulous.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not available
Clothing: Not mentioned in report
Jewelry: Not mentioned in report
Additional Personal Items: Not mentioned in report
The decedent was found sitting upright on the north bank of the Spokane River at Howard Street. His face was partially eaten by rats but still recognizable. He was possibly a transient or homeless male.
Agency Name: Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Elizabeth Nelson
Agency Phone Number: 509-477-2296
Agency Case Number: 12-892
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: MP/UP #333
Former Hot Case Number: 57
NamUs
Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 7/15/2019
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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