Shoe worn by the decedent
Shoe worn by the decedent
Date of Discovery: August 7, 1998
Location of Discovery: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Estimated Date of Death: Weeks prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Presumed drowning. Manner of death possibly suicide.
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'4", measured
Weight: 140 lbs., measured
Hair Color: Brown, fine, 3" long
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Brown mustache
Dentals: Available. Had caries.
Fingerprints: Not Available.
DNA: Samples submitted. Status of tests unknown.
Clothing: Gray and white pinstripe oxford shirt (button-down, long-sleeved); White t-shirt; Dark blue trousers; Black leather belt;
Multicolored purple/green/black swimming trunks; White athletic socks;
White/gray Nike Air athletic shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
A pair of cyclists on the Riverwalk spotted the decedent floating in the Ohio River, east of the McAlpine Locks in Louisville. Police scuba divers retrieved the decedent's body. There were no obvious signs of foul play.
Agency Name: Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Amy Burrows-Beckham, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 502-489-5209
Agency E-Mail: Amy-Burrows@ky.gov
Agency Case Number: ME-98-520
Agency Name: Louisville Metro Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Anne Hogan, Law Enforcement
Agency Phone Number: 502-574-7111
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP 79
Former Hot Case Number: 1267
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Added: Prior to 2013; Last Updated: 09/20/21
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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