Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC and the New York State Troopers; Decedent's Clothing
Reconstructions of the victim by NCMEC and the New York State Troopers; Decedent's Clothing
Date of Discovery: May 3, 1998
Location of Discovery: Woodbury, Orange County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 1988-1993
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 17-35 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: He was knock-kneed. Suffered trauma earlier in life resulting in two fractured ribs. A few weeks prior to his death he suffered a more recent trauma fracturing his right hand.
Dentals: Available. He had dental fillings, a root canal, and crowns. Some teeth were also missing prior to his death.
Fingerprints: Not availble.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Black Fruit of the Loom t-shirt, rainbow leading to a pot of gold decal, inscribed with "Follow Your Dreams"; dark blue zippered Sir Jac jacket, size medium; blue Lee jeans, size 32x32, dark blue boxer shorts, white low-top Pony sneakers, size 10 1/2
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Hair pick, French/English dictionary, yellow Bic lighter, metal nail file.
Volunteers from the Ramapo Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club found the victim's skeletal remains wrapped in plastic near the Long Mountain rest area on Route 6. The highway runs through Bear Mountain State Park.
Examination of the remains revealed that he had been shot by two different calibers of guns.
Agency Name: Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office
Agency Contact Person: John O'Leary
Agency Phone Number: 212-447-2770
Agency E-Mail: john.oleary(at)troopers.ny.gov
Agency Case Number: FMSP 98-361
Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: Yan Salomon
Agency Phone Number: 917-492-7100
Agency E-Mail: crimetip(at)troopers.state.ny.us
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U122217689
NamUs Case Number: 9787
NCMEC Case Number: 1224544
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Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 2/12/21
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