Reconstructions of the decedent by Sergio Soto and Wes Neville.
Reconstructions of the decedent by Sergio Soto and Wes Neville.
Date of Discovery: March 18, 1992
Location of Discovery: Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
Estimated Age: 14-16 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'4" to 5'7"
Weight: 126 lbs.
Hair: Dark brown, wavy and shoulder length. Sparse facial hair.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Upper left abdomen: 3" vertical scar appearing surgical; right shoulder has pigment scar appearing to be a vaccination scar; scar on left shoulder; vertical 1/2 inch white scar on left hand between wrist and knuckles.
Dentals: Unknown.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: White Kevin’s Cutting Co. t-shirt, red sweatpants and black Attack Force running shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The decedent was located in a vacant, gutted structure on 512 E Baker Street in Tampa, Florida on March 18, 1992. He had apparently been living in the home for about 8 to 9 months.
He was initially believed to be Asian at an age between 20 and 30, yet following an exhumation, it was determined he was Hispanic and between 14 to 16 years old. Isotope analysis indicated he was born and lived along the Pacific Coast of South America, perhaps in Ecuador or Colombia.
He probably lived in the United States for the last few years of his life.
Agency Name: Hillsborough County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Amanda Whidden
Agency Phone Number: 813-914-4500 or 813-914-4509
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 92-00344
Agency Name: Tampa Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Sgt. Gregory Van Heyst
Agency Phone Number: 813-276-3559
Agency E-Mail: Gregory.VanHeyst(at)tampagov.net
Agency Case Number: 92-17142
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 194
NamUs
Hillsborough County Medical Examiner
University of South Florida
Added: 2/27/07; Last Updated: 1/9/19
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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