Reconstructions of the decedent.
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Reconstructions of the decedent.
Date of Discovery: January 13, 2002
Location of Discovery: Ridgefiled, King County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 4 months prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
Estimated Age: 30-49 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 6'0"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Brown, medium length.
Eye Color: Unknown.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possibly had a spinal injury at some time that resulted in the T-11 & T-12 vertebrae being surgically fused. This injury, in the lower thoratic region, was suspected to have been representative of a traumatic injury. Left earlobe pierced twice.
Dentals: Available. Most teeth were recovered and the teeth, except tooth #16, were in relatively good condition.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing: Size 11 Honcho brand leather boots; a woven brown leather and string belt, size 32"; a pair of white socks; blue jeans size 32"x34" with folded cuffs, Faded Glory brand.
Jewelry: White wire type earring in his left ear.
Additional Personal Items: None.
The decedent was located in Clark County, Washington in a wooded area just north of Vancouver.
The location is in close proximity to the main north-south rail lines.
It is believed that the victim was a transient, even though the area where he was found is somewhat remote and not an area normally associated with a transient population.
Agency Name: Office of the Clark County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Nikki Costa
Agency Phone Number: 360-397-8405
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002-0035
Agency Name: Clark County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 360-397-2020
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2002-00649
NCIC Case Number: U280002393
NamUs Case Number: 10800
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Clark County Sheriff's Office
Added: Prior to 2005 Last Updated: 7/21/19
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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