Date of Discovery: April 16, 1999
Location of Discovery: Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: 1979-1999
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 40-80 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Osteophytic lipping observed on lumbar vertebrae. Edentulous
Dentals: Not available - edentulous.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Samples submitted - Tests not complete.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Coins found near the body (circa 1940s). Wearing deteriorated leather boots
Extremely fragmented remains recovered in a rural portion of Astoria, Oregon. Remains are that of an elderly male who appeared to be edentulous in life (had no teeth).
Agency Name: Astoria Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 503-338-6411
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 99-0494
Agency Name: Oregon State Police - State Medical Examiners Office
Agency Contact Person: Veronica "Nici" Vance, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 971-673-8200
Agency E-Mail: nici.vance@state.or.us
Agency Case Number: 99-0494
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8537
Added: 05/12/2015; Last Updated: 06/01/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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