Victim's watch and jewelry.
Victim's watch and jewelry.
Date of Discovery: July 26, 1998
Location of Discovery: Sandy Hook, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: 1 - 3 weeks prior to discovery
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 20 - 35 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 113 - 125 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No scars, marks, or tattoos
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not Available
Clothing: Dark blue or black & green plaid shorts, size M with label with the following - "Original Point Zero" "19" "55" "comfort and utility"
Jewelry: Black "Rado" brand watch with yellow metal buckle on left wrist. The watch has a high gloss black and yellow face and silver metal back. The face of the watch is labeled "RADO Swiss 015".22"x3/16". Yellow metal necklace with three yellow metal charms - Two of the charms are identical 3/4" square picture frame shaped pieces, depicting the Christ figure in one of the "frames" and a religious figure in the other. Both have the letters "PAZ" inscribed on the back. The third charm is a double cross, known as a "Caravaca" cross, with an angel figure on the right and left sides at the bottom of the cross.
Additional Personal Items: Prescription medicine, Dilantin 100, in the pocket of his shorts
The victim was found floating in the Atlantic Ocean 7 miles east of Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: missingp@gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: KNMP06152
Agency Name: Middlesex/Monmouth/Mercer Counties Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: (732) 745-3190
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 13980721
Agency Name: Coast Guard Investigative Services
Agency Phone Number: 212-668-7048
NCIC Case Number: U144219927
Added: 10/1/2007; Last Updated: 03/14/2024
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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