Artistic renderings of the victim; Victim's glasses
Artistic renderings of the victim; Victim's glasses
Date of Discovery: May 27, 1998
Location of Discovery: Austin, Travis County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: Day prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0" to 6'1"
Weight: 150-155 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, slightly wavy.
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wore a full beard and mustache. Healing scars on the inside of both wrists.
Dentals: Not available. Extensive and expensive dental work.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing: Green dress shirt, khaki pants, camouflage hat, a brown belt, and black Nike sneakers.
Jewelry: Timex watch with a broken band.
Additional Personal Items: Prescription eyeglasses, a Bible, black rubber flashlight, and a 10-speed Free Spirit Sears bike,
An employee of the local water treatment plant discovered the victim hanging from a tree on Redbud trail. He had possibly lived in a tent or in one of the caves on the property above Lake Austin. He appeared to be homeless.
Agency Name: Travis County Medical Examiners Office
Agency Contact Person: Inv. Daniel Jackson
Agency Phone Number: 512-854-9599
Agency Case Number: 98-564
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Clearinghouse
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency Case Number: LE: 981470488; TXDPS: U9812001
NCIC Case Number: U176113325
NamUs Case Number: UP #8560
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Added: Prior to 2014; Last Updated: 8/11/2020
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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