Reconstructions of the decedent by Dr. Eve Grant and NCMEC artist Colin McNally. Please note, the mandible was not recovered and the jawline shown is only an approximation.
Date of Discovery: May 6, 2016
Location of Discovery: Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland
Estimated Date of Death: Months up to 2 years prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined
Estimated Age: 16-19 years old
Race: Black and/or Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'3" to 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Near the remains, a charcoal-gray plaid men's small 34/36 short sleeve George shirt was found.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent's remains were found by a mushroom hunter in a wooded area near Cunningham Falls State Park. Police then searched the scene and found no additional evidence, except for a shirt found nearby that may have belonged to the deceased.
Agency Name: Maryland Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Charlotte Noranbrock OR Warren Tewes
Agency Phone Number: 410-333-3254 (Noranbrock) OR 410-903-2111 (Tewes)
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 16-04991
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: 15408
NCMEC Case Number: 1272838
Added: 5/31/17; Last Updated: 8/9/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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