Artistic rendering of the victim; Victim's tattoos
Artistic rendering of the victim; Victim's tattoos
Date of Discovery: June 18, 2001
Location of Discovery: Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old (described as middle-aged)
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5" to 5'7"
Weight: 250 lbs.
Hair Color: Dark brown, graying and shaved close to the head.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Piercing scar on his left earlobe. A C-shaped scar on his left eyebrow. An old scar on the center of his forehead. A possible old gunshot wound to his left wrist. A scar on the left side of his nose. Several tattoos including a large bird, possibly a phoenix or peacock, on his right shoulder, with a long feather and a couple of flowers and no color; John in cursive on his right upper chest; and an old English script E or F on the inside of his left forearm.
Dentals: Unavailable.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Running shorts (size XL), warm-up pants (size XL), and a T-shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
A passerby walking down the road found the victim wrapped in a carpet remnant and a blanket on the side of the road.
In August 2004, Steven Leon Andrews, 26, was arrested and charged with capital murder of the unidentified man.
Investigators believe the victim was from Texas and the motive for the killing was robbery.
Agency Name: Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Capt. Mick Sears
Agency Phone Number: 228-769-3063
Agency Case Number: 01-3685
Agency Name: Crimestoppers
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 1-800-433-TIPS
NCIC Case Number: U540002695
NamUs Case Number: UP #4735
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Added: Prior to 2015; Last Updated: 6/21/2020
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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