Reconstructions of the victim; tattoo on right arm "Baby Dawn" and flower type design; tattoo on lower left arm of small devil; tattoo on upper left arm "Liz"
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Reconstructions of the victim; tattoo on right arm "Baby Dawn" and flower type design; tattoo on lower left arm of small devil; tattoo on upper left arm "Liz"
Date of Discovery: August 3, 1986
Location of Discovery: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: On or around July 30, 1986
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5" to 5'7"
Weight: 130-140 lbs.
Hair Color: Reddish-brown, shoulder-length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left earlobe pierced. Tattoo on lower left arm of small devil with painted tail; tattoo upper left arm "Liz", poor quality design. Tattoo right arm "Baby Dawn" and flower type design, poor quality design.
Dentals: Available. Decaying teeth. Wisdom teeth #1, #16, & #32 were surgically removed (absent). Wisdom tooth #17 was present.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: He was wearing blue Levi's jeans, size 30 waist, 31 length, in good condition. A brown short sleeve sport shirt, double open type pockets, and squaretail. Label inside collar had M-SS, 8-0178-25, Wilson written on it.
Jewelry: An earring (description unavailable)
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located in Crater Lake, on August 3, 1986. Several persons were at Crater Lake when they observed what appeared to be a body in the water. MCSO Deputies responded, along with the local fire department. The body was removed from the lake utilizing a boat and it was discovered that the body had been weighted down with two cement cinder blocks that were attached to the body with an electrical cord. An autopsy revealed that the unidentified male had died from multiple gunshot wounds. Possible street name of New York Billy.
His remains were exhumed in 2015 for DNA analysis and to create a reconstruction.
Agency Name: Montgomery County Forensic Services
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 936-538-3791
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: PA86-0277
Agency Name: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 936-760-5800
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 86-19394
Agency Name: Harris County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 713-796-6827
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: TXDPS
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: U8611003
NCIC Case Number: U222297322
NamUs Case Number: 4239
NamUs
TXDPS
Montgomery County Police Department
Added: 7/22/00; Last Updated: 6/7/17
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