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Date of Discovery: April 29, 2017
Location of Discovery: Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, Kansas
Estimated Date of Death: 2013-2016
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 24-91 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Blond, white, or gray; 6-8" in length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: None
Jewelry: Watch (see photo)
Additional Personal Items: Fitted bed sheet; comforter
The decedent's skull was found in a grassy area on the east bank of the Neosho River. A black trash bag containing the remaining body parts was found approximately 20 feet north of the skull.
The remains were wrapped in a fitted bed sheet and comforter. The bedding was placed in a black lawn and leaf trash bag. The bag was tied on the top but animals had torn into the bag.
The decedent had a predominantly white heritage with African American traits.
Agency Name: Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Det. Sgt. Travis Mishler
Agency Phone Number: 620-341-3205
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: L17-0803
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 16928
Added: 8/22/21; Last Updated: 8/22/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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