Reconstruction of the victim; victim's tattoos
Date of Discovery: July 23, 1983
Location of Discovery: Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 4 to 8 weeks prior
State of Remains: 2 months prior
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 30-50 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black and coarse, collar-length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: He had several tattoos: "4-15-13 El Coveno" on his left shoulder, a heart with a banner on his right thigh, "I LOVE U VIRGIE" on his right calf, "REVENGE 1" centered over his left breast, and one of unknown description (pictured above) on his right shoulder. Small build.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Insufficient DNA for profiling.
Clothing: Dark blue tank top type T-shirt, blue Jordache jeans secured at the waist with a brown leather belt and dark-colored socks. Brown leather shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent had been shot in the head in Morro Bay off Highway 41.
His body was exhumed on July 30, 2010, and a bone sample submitted for DNA extraction, which proved unsuccessful. His remains are at the Sheriff's Property Office.
Agency Name: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's/Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: (805) 781-4513
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: John Doe II / Coroner File #8101
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 14563
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Added: 5/1/16; Last Updated: 1/7/18
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