Reconstructions of the decdent by Amy Stump depicting him as Black and mixed race.
Reconstructions of the decdent by Amy Stump depicting him as Black and mixed race.
Date of Discovery: November 17, 1974
Location of Discovery: Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Decomposed
State of Remains: Weeks prior
Cause of Death: Drowning (manner undetermined)
Estimated Age: 36-45 years old
Race: Black or mixed
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 166 lbs.
Hair: Black, tightly curled.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possible healed fracture of nose; possible appendectomy scar on abdomen; spurring of lumbar vertebrae.
Dentals: Available. Poor dental repair. Substantial tooth loss
Fingerprints: Not available. Both hands skeletonized.
DNA: Pending.
Clothing: Gold, long-sleeved shirt with one pocket; cotton tank top; white brief-type undershorts, JC Penney's, size 16, with a 28 inch waist.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent was located in the St. John's River at the Jacksonville Shipyard, Pier 1, in Jacksonville, Florida on November 17, 1974.
Agency Name: District 3 and 4 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Jeffrey Brokaw or Mary Moore
Agency Phone Number: 904-255-4000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 74-1505
Agency Name: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 904-630-0500
Agency Case Number: 1974-518169
NCIC Case Number: U520000369
NamUs Case Number: 790
Former Hot Case Number: 165
Added: 2/27/07; Last Updated: 9/16/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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