Date of Discovery: June 15, 2009
Location of Discovery: St. Louis City, Missouri
Estimated Date of Death: 2009
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 25-50 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 119 lbs. with a thin build
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possible old gunshot wound in the upper left arm as evidenced by a foreign object. No scars or tattoos. Evidence of heart and lung disease
Dentals: Available - X-rays and photographs.
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA:Samples available
Clothing: Olive pants, black shirt, brown or black socks and white/blue tennis shoes, on the body. A black belt with plain white metal buckle near the body.
Jewelry: Not listed
Additional Personal Items: Purple crown royal bag was attached to the right foot
The decedent was found in the Mississippi River at South Broadway between two barges.
Agency Name: St. Louis Metropolitan Police
Agency Contact Person: Detective Mike Betz
Agency Phone Number: 314-231-1212 or 314-444-5371
Agency E-Mail: media@slmpd.org
Agency Case Number: 09-36034
Agency Name: St Louis City Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Tara Rick, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: (314) 622-4975
Agency E-Mail: trukat@stlouis-mo.gov
Agency Case Number: 2009-1154
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #6125
Former Hot Case Number: 1828
Added: 9/29/12; Last Updated: 12/6/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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