Identified...Identified...Identified
2-D re-approximation by Forensic Artist Joyce Nagy (Left: with mustache, Right: without mustache)
Date of Discovery: June 21, 2003
Location of Discovery: Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: 2001-2003
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 40-60 years old
Race: Unknown
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7", Estimated
Weight: 150 lbs., Estimated
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A stabilizing prosthetic on left fibula. Some osteophytic lipping on lumbar vertebrae.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Gold-rimmed, double-bridged eyeglasses. A wallet containing an Oregon ID #6039071 of "Jose Socorro Chavez," DOB 9-17-54, height 5'10", 150 lbs.
A skull was found by a member of a landscaping crew in a wooded field along the north side of the 4800 block of NE Belknap Ct, Hillsboro, Oregon on June 21, 2003.
Later, a search of the area was conducted and resulted in the discovery of a shallow grave with various bones.
Agency Name: Hillsboro Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 503-681-6190
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 03-806023
Agency Name: Oregon State Police - State Medical Examiners Office
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Veronica "Nici" Vance, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 971-673-8200
Agency E-Mail: nici.vance(at)state.or.us
Agency Case Number: 03-806023
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8203
Added: 05/12/2015; Last Updated: 06/15/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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