Date of Discovery: September 1, 2002
Location of Discovery: El Paso County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: 2002
State of Remains: Unrecognizable. Advanced state of decomposition.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 37-47 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on upper right arm of a marijuana leaf; tattoo on upper left arm of the name "Maria"; tattoo on left arm of a large topless female in bikini underwear
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: None
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent was found nude in a canal near Socorro Headgate.
Agency Name: El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Jose Romero, Deputy Chief Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 915-532-1447
Agency E-Mail: medexaminquiry(at)epcounty.com
Agency Case Number: 2244120
NCIC Case Number: U-040003352
NamUs Case Number: 3290
Former Hot Case Number: 1924
Added: 6/19/10; Last Updated: 10/12/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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