Date of Discovery: September 11, 1988
Location of Discovery: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior to discovery
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Drowning
Estimated Age: 30-40 years old
Race: Black/African American
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 197 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, short and curly. Black beard below lower lip, black mustache.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available in NamUs.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: White and blue striped shirt, blue jeans, purple undershirt and undershorts, a pair of white socks with yellow and blue stripes, brown belt.
Jewelry: Timex watch.
Additional Personal Items: Tan boating shoes.
The decedent was located in Lake Erie in the vicinity of East 74th St. and Marginal Road.
His cause of death was drowning. The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.
His watch was still ticking when he was discovered, indicating he hadn't been in the water for more than a few days.
Agency Name: Cleveland Police Department
Agency Contact Person: S.I.U.
Agency Phone Number: 216-623-5000
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 88-061688
Agency Name: Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Joe Stopak, Chief Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 216-698-4241 OR 216-721-5610, option 1 to speak with an investigator
Agency E-Mail: C8investigation(at)cuyahogacounty.us
Agency Case Number: 201788
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP1869
NamUs
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office - Unidentified Persons
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office - Investigations
Added: 05/24/2022; Last Updated: 05/24/2022
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