Reconstructions of Victim
Reconstructions of Victim
Date of Discovery: August 19, 1998
Location of Discovery: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2-7 days
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 45-55 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Osteoarthritis on the vertebral column.
Dentals: Available. He had perfect teeth with $6,000 to $8,000 worth of dental work in his mouth. Pontics noted for teeth #5,7,8,10 & 12.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available at state lab.
Clothing: A pair of shorts.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located in the Mississippi River near the Huey P. Long Bridge on August 19, 1998.
Investigators found a gunshot wound in his back, signs of mutilation on his body, and trauma on his chest and ribs, probably caused from a fall from a high place.
Based on the speeds of the river currents that week, investigators estimate that the man entered the river near Luling. They said he may have been dropped from the Hale Boggs Bridge in Luling or possibly from a large seagoing vessel. But, investigators say these are just theories.
Database searches turned up this much about the man: he had no criminal record, he has never worked for the U.S. government and never served in the military.
Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich
Agency Phone Number: 504-365-9100
Agency E-Mail: drgerry(at)jpcoroner.com
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Detective John Drury
Agency Phone Number: 504-364-5300
Agency E-Mail: drury_jc(at)jpso.com
Agency Case Number: H-18140-98
Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-4761
Agency E-Mail: glisti1(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 00-29
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2263
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 02/11/22
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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