Images 1-2: Sketches of the decedent, Images 3-6: Clothing the decedent was wearing, Image 7: Items attached to the body (please visit NamUs to see individual photos of the items)
Date of Discovery: January 3, 2005
Location of Discovery: Summit, Cook County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Drowning
Estimated Age: 50-65 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9", measured
Weight: 185 lbs., measured
Hair Color: Balding; gray, partially gray, or brown hair
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: He had a mustache. He had no scars or tattoos.
Dentals: Available. He had a gap between his top front teeth.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Navy blue Cintas pants (style: "The Comfort Pant"), size 36; a short-sleeved, black/gray checkered Grand Slam sweater with one row of white checks, size large; a white t-shirt with the words "International Photo Finish" printed on it; a V-neck, brown and cream-colored sweater with triangle patterns and stripes; a pair of black E.Z. Strider loafers, size 9; a belt; boxers; dark-colored socks
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Peavey 22T screw-on speaker driver, serial number 337415; two Weider 5 lb. barbell weight plates, Bass Pro Shop "Vintage Logs" sack made to carry wooden building logs
A barge operator contacted authorities after discovering a body floating in the Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Shipping Canal near Interstate Highway 55 and 1st Avenue.
The body was determined to be that of a male who was approximately 50-65 years old, 5’9” tall, and 185 lbs. It is believed that the unidentified man may have been homeless at the time.
Metal objects were attached to the body via rope. When the initial autopsy was conducted, it was determined that there was no indication of foul play and that the man had apparently drowned.
Agency Name: Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Kristin Escobar Alvarenga, MD
Agency Phone Number: 312-997-4500
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 048 Jan 05
Agency Name: Illinois State Police - District 3
Agency Contact Person: Cindy Tencza
Agency Phone Number: 847-294-4537
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 05-10145DP
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8588
Former Hot Case Number: Unknown
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Illinois State Police
Chicago Tribune - January 5, 2005
Added: 02/10/07; Last Updated: 03/30/21
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