Date of Discovery: March 26, 1980
Location of Discovery: Crete Township, Will County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: 3 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 48-52 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black with some gray. Thick sideburns that extended to the lower jaw. A broad, long mustache. Thick, bushy eyebrows. An abundance of brown body hair.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: None noted.
Dentals: Not available. Dental charting or x-rays were not done.
Fingerprints: Not available. Hands were not recovered.
DNA: Not available and no samples retained.
Clothing: Black jacket, tan outer jacket, blue jeans, and black boots.
Jewelry: None noted.
Additional Personal Items: A blanket and dog were found with the remains. The report doesn't indicate if the dog was living.
The decedent was found in a ditch about 50 feet off Faithhorn Road and I-394. He was under a blanket. His hands had been chewed off. Investigators believe he may have been homeless.
Agency Name: Will County Coroner's Office (IL)
Agency Contact Person: Gene Sullivan
Agency Phone Number: 815-727-8455
Agency Case Number: UN80-02
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #6956
Former Hot Case Number: 2107
Added: Prior to 2012; Last Updated: 10/8/2019
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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