Date of Discovery: January 5, 1986
Location of Discovery: Roane County, Tennessee
Estimated Date of Death: 2 to 4 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable Face
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Red/Auburn
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on his right forearm.
Dentals: Available. Fillings present.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: mtDNA and nucDNA available in CODIS.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located after an automobile accident off of I-40 in Roane County, Tennessee.
The victim was driving a truck stolen from Palm Springs, CA, and had an envelope addressed to a Palm Springs man as well as a hand drawn map of that city.
Agency Name: Roane County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Art Wolff, Detective
Agency Phone Number: 865-717-4700
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: University of Tennessee
Agency Contact Person: Lee Jantz
Agency Phone Number: 865-974-4408
Agency Case Number: UT86-1F
NCIC Case Number: U180694967
NamUs Case Number: UP1572
Former Hot Case Number: 1536
Added: Prior to 2012; Last Updated: 09/05/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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