Reconstruction by the Parabon NanoLabs depicting the victim at approximately 25 years of age.
Reconstruction by the Parabon NanoLabs depicting the victim at approximately 25 years of age.
Date of Discovery: January 22, 1975
Location of Discovery: Clackamas County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: Years prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Probable homicide
Estimated Age: 18-50 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark, according to DNA phenotyping.
Eye Color: Dark, according to DNA phenotyping.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Light brown checkered pants and a black leather belt. Also found was a brown button.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The victim's partial skeletal remains were found in Mount Hood National Forest near service road S-57G, 4.5 miles southeast of Ripplebrook Ranger Station.
Five years later, in 1980, additional remains were located. In 2012, DNA confirmed the remains belonged to the same individual.
The victim is believed to have been killed and dumped at the location.
DNA phenotyping was used to estimate the decedent's race and face shape, in addition to skin, hair, and eye color. The results indicated he was of African descent, which remained unknown until this analysis took place.
Agency Name: Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Veronica Vance
Agency Phone Number: 971-673-8220 or 971-673-8300
Agency E-Mail: nici.vance(at)state.or.us
Agency Case Number: ME: 75-34 / 80-13306
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 9926
Added: 4/2/15; Last Updated: 1/4/23
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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