Date of Discovery: November 30, 2008
Location of Discovery: Zoarville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Charred/burned.
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head
Estimated Age: 35-55 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown. Small amount, color not identifiable.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available
Clothing: 1-blue dress sock; partial pants-unidentifiable, partial band of underwear-Hanes, 1-leather shoe, made in Italy brand name Calzature Venturini, size 13.
Jewelry: remains of "Rumours" watch found in charred remains
Additional Personal Items: unknown
The decedent was found by a person walking in the woods. The remains had been burned, 4th degree. The left shoe/foot/tibia and fibula were not burned. Autopsy later revealed gun shot to head.
Agency Name: Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Det. Orvis Campbell
Agency Phone Number: Unknown
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 08-11699
Agency Name: Tuscarawas County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Catherine Clarke, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 330-365-3759
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 081117
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP2854
Added: prior to 2011; Last Updated: 05/20/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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