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Case File 358UMWA

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Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Male

  • Discovered on November 7, 1996 in Coupeville, Island County, Washington.
  • Estimated date of death: Between 1991 and 1993.
  • State of Remains: Skeletal


Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 19 - 26 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'7" - 5'11"
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: He had a jaw fracture repaired with surgical screws and a healed broken nose.
  • Dentals: The dental work was consistent with that performed on military personnel.
  • Clothing: Canvas and leather camouflage high-top boots, Jockey underwear, a long-sleeve sweatshirt with a bull elk on the chest, parts of a baseball cap and yellow frame prescription glasses with "51/2 Randolph ENG. USA" on the frame.
  • Other: A tag on the man’s pants read "THAYTON," but no one by that name has been stationed in Oak Harbor or reported missing.


Case History
A mushroom hunter found a human skull a half-mile west of state Route 20 south of Libbey Road in Coupeville on November 7, 1996. More remains and a .25- caliber pistol were found the next day.


Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Coroner Robert Bishop
360-679-7358

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Source Information:
Seattle Post-Intelligencer


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Last Updated: 11-18-2011 - By: BR / Web Assist