Reconstructions of the victim.
Reconstructions of the victim.
Date of Discovery: February 3, 1984
Location of Discovery: South Bay, Palm Beach County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: One year or less prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide by beating
Estimated Age: 17-28 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 6'0"
Weight: 110-130 lbs.
Hair: Brown, straight or with a slight curl.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Previous trauma to his ribs and right hand within weeks prior to his death, as he had healing fractures to both. The injury to his right hand did not heal correctly and his right thumb might have appeared deformed.
Dentals: Available. His teeth were in relatively good shape. One of his bottom molars was surgically removed 12-18 months prior to his death. Dental fillings were also seen in his teeth.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available
Clothing: Dark blue jogging shorts with the number "82502" on the inside band, white socks with blue stripes, and white boxers.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim's skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off US Highway 27, about 18 miles south of South Bay, near the Palm Beach/Broward county line.
Agency Name: District 15 Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: Heron Ruiz, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: (561) 688-4575
Agency E-Mail: hruiz@pbcgov.org
Agency Case Number: 84-0134
Agency Name: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 561-688-4012
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 84-25810
NCIC Case Number: U095908070
NamUs Case Number: 814
NCMEC Case Number: 1184443
NamUs
NCMEC
Florida Unidentified Decedents Database (FLUIDDB)
Palm Beach County Sheriff
Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 04/02/2023
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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