Sketch of Victim by Barbara Martin
Sketch of Victim by Barbara Martin
Date of Discovery: August 16, 1998
Location of Discovery: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: August 16, 1998
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Struck by an automobile
Estimated Age: 29 - 39 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'1" - 5'3"
Weight: 185 - 190 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Facial stubble. The victim has facial scars, a lower lip scar, old healed fractures of the skull and a 9 inch long midline abdominal surgical scar. A small projectile which was found in his lower back is from an old incident and did not contribute to his death.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available. Body x-rays are available
Clothing: Long sleeve dark blue shirt, a pair of mismatched socks, brown trousers, brown belt, one brown boot
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Paring knife with black handle, $2.50, one stick of Juicy Fruit gum and a chili pepper
The victim was struck by an automobile at Route 21 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Post-mortem photos of the victim are on NamUs and the New Jersey State Police website.
Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: missingp@gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: 9873772
Agency Name: Northern Regional Medical Examiner
Agency Phone Number: 973-648-7259
Agency Case Number: 07981557
NCIC Case Number: U185814466
NamUs Case Number: 1727
Added: Prior to 2012; Last Updated: 5/7/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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