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176UMPA - Unidentified Male


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

Physical Description

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

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

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

Circumstances of Discovery

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.

Investigating Agency(s)

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

Information Source(s)

NamUs
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 6/2/21


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