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Artistic rendering of the victim - The lower half of his mouth down to his chin is an approximation by the artist.
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Unidentified Male
Date of Discovery: May 28, 1998
Location of Discovery: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama
Estimated Date of Death: Several months to a year prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Homicide
Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 17-21 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6" to 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: None noted.
Dentals: Available. Mandible and some upper teeth not recovered. No dental fillings were seen on any of the recovered teeth. Four of his upper teeth had been fractured prior to death. The fractures could have been a result of an accidental traumatic injury or from using his teeth as a tool, for example, to open a bottle.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available - insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: None located.
Jewelry: None located.
Additional Personal Items: None located.
Case History
Fishermen found the victim in the Coosa River near the Dub Parker Boat docks. He had multiple bullet wounds to his head (entry and exit wounds) and sharp force trauma to the base of his spine and right hip. Additionally, there was evidence that he had been burnt.
Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Etowah County Coroner's Office (AL)
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 256-549-5404
E-Mail
Agency Name: Gadsden Police Department (AL)
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 1-256-549-4500
Agency Name: Forensic Anthropology Center, Univ of TN
Agency Contact Person: Lee Jantz
Agency Phone Number: 865-974-4408
Agency Case Number: UT99-11F; NCMEC: 1184067
NCIC Case Number: U920020921
NamUs Case Number: UP #2758
Former Hot Case Number: 1331
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC
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