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Date of Discovery: May 24, 2012
Location of Discovery: Salem, Washington County, Indiana
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 75-85 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Gray to partially gray, partially bald
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical scar to outside of lower left leg; "Pinky" tattooed on left forearm in blue ink (see photo)
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Pants, shirt, house slippers
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent had been using the name "Bill Lee Hull". Previously he had lived in Tucson, Arizona with Bessie Fields for 20 years before moving to Salem in 2008. After Bessie died in 2009, "Bill" began living with Bessie's grandson and his wife.
When "Bill" applied for Social Security benefits it was learned he was using someone else's number. Administration told him to apply for a new number but "Bill" couldn't provide a birth certificate or his mother's maiden name. Furthermore, demographic information provided by Bessie's family can't be verified.
Authorities have checked the vital records offices in places where he previously lived and in Arkansas where he was supposedly born. There are no records for him or other possible family members. He is listed as a John Doe.
Agency Name: Washington County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Tracy Miller
Agency Phone Number: 812-620-4974
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 88-12-36
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 16751
Added: 7/23/21; Last Updated: 7/23/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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