Identified...Identified...Identified
Date of Discovery: February 10, 1974
Location of Discovery: Pacifica, California
Estimated Date of Death: 2 months prior
State of Remains: Skeletal with small amounts of tissue
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue Levis Strauss jeans, white brief-type underwear
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.
This human torso was discovered on the beach by two individuals near Pacheco Street while walking their dog. The individual was wrapped up in a bundle, and was missing their hands, feet, and head. The death and dismemberment of this man was later attributed to the "Death Angels", a group of men who committed a string of murders in and around San Francisco from 1973-1974. According to an informant, this man was a homeless individual who was kidnapped from Ghirardelli Square, and was subsequently tortured and murdered by the killers. He is also known as John Doe #169
Agency Name: San Mateo County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Tully Vogt
Agency Phone Number: 650-312-5562
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 74-0407
Agency Name: Pacifica Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 650-738-7314
Agency E-Mail: police@pacificapolice.org
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 10587
Former Hot Case Number: NA
NamUs
San Mateo County Coroner's Office
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Added: 4/22/20; Last Updated: 4/22/20
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