Date of Discovery: November 28, 1970
Location of Discovery: Baker, San Bernardino County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 33-70 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available. Full set of dentures found with the remains. X-rays of mandible are available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Partial profile (2 locus STR) available; attempts are being made to develop mitochondrial DNA.
Clothing: Pieces from dark green dress pants.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Ten $1 bills and one $20 bill, folded.
The decedent's partial skeletal remains were found scattered in the desert of Cronise Valley, south of Baker, California, one mile north of I-15 between Barstow and Baker. Information developed at scene indicated that decedent may be "J.H. Mollenaar."
Agency Name: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department - Coroner Division
Agency Contact Person: Bob Hunter
Agency Phone Number: 909-387-2978
Agency E-Mail: bhunter(at)sbcsd.org
Agency Case Number: 37125
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2466
Former Hot Case Number: 2167
Added: 9/21/10; Last Updated: 1/18/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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