Reconstruction of Victim
Date of Discovery: July 25, 1986
Location of Discovery: Washington Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Estimated Date of Death: 1986
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 25-40 years old
Race: Possibly Asian mixed.
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8" to 5'10"
Weight: 175 to 180 lbs.
Hair Color: Light brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: The clothing from the victim appeared to have been placed at his head area and burned in an apparent attempt to further hinder identification of him.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
On July 25, 1986, the victim was discovered near an abandoned strip mine just north of LR-33044, Washington Township in Jefferson County. Victim's remains were lying face up approximately 20 to 30 feet east of the access road. The victim's skull was located approximately 5 to 10 feet north of the torso.
The entire right hand was missing as were the fingers on the left hand. Evidence at the scene indicated that the body was brought to the site after death. Several pieces of burned material were found near the head area of the remains. A piece of electrical wire was found around the neck area of the skeleton.
Agency Name: Jefferson County Coroners Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 814-653-8080
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Pennsylvania State Police
Agency Contact Person: Randy Powell
Agency Phone Number: 814-371-4652
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: C04-0244801
NCIC Case Number: U-225297544
NamUs Case Number: 6574
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
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Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 6/2/21
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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