Sketch of the decedent by artist "J. Smith"
Sketch of the decedent by artist "J. Smith"
Date of Discovery: August 2, 2009
Location of Discovery: Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: 3 weeks prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Presumed drowning
Estimated Age: 50-70 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6", measured
Weight: 150 lbs., estimated
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Brown, graying beard, 3 cm in length. He may have used methamphetamine.
Focal severe atherosclerotic narrowing of the right coronary artery and severe aortic atherosclerosis per Dr. Davis' autopsy report, 08/03/2009.
Dentals: Available. Teeth described as "deteriorated."
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Red T-shirt and white socks.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: House key on a lanyard worn
around his neck.
Eugene Fire Department personnel conducting boat operations discovered the man floating in the Willamette River just east of the Autzen footbridge.
An autopsy determined there was no foul play involved in the man's death. He had methamphetamine in his blood.
A search of his fingerprints in the national database yielded no results.
Agency Name: Eugene Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Robert Walker, Cold Case Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 541-682-5111
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 09-2911
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@state.or.us
Agency Case Number: 2009-224
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8967
Former Hot Case Number: Unknown
NamUs
The Register Guard - August 3, 2009
The Register Guard - August 8, 2009
KEZI
Added: 05/12/15; Last Updated: 09/19/21
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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