39UMTX - Unidentified Male

Sketch of Victim

Date of Discovery: June 3, 1977
Location of Discovery: Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas.
Estimated Date of Death: Vehicle/Pedestrian accident.
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: The victim died the same day he was located.

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 24-26 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 5'10''
Weight: 160 170 lbs.
Hair Color: Light brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: He had an enlarged heart and may have been suffered from heart murmurs during his life.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: He was wearing a tan print t-shirt; blue jeans; and brown moccasin-style shoes. The victim was carrying a reddish-colored guitar.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was struck and killed by a car. He may have been traveling through Texas with a dog.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science
Agency Contact Person: Casey Gould
Agency Phone Number: 214-920-5900
Agency E-Mail: swifs.investigator(at)dallascounty.org
Agency Case Number: 1120-77

Agency Name: Mesquite Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 972-285-6336
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 772496

NCIC Case Number: U-153040902
NamUs Case Number: 4570
Former Hot Case Number: N/A

Information Source(s)

NamUs
Texas Department Of Public Safety

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 07/21/21