Unidentified White/Hispanic Male

• The victim was discovered on January 8, 1997 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
• Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
• Manner of Death: Homicide
• State of Remains: Charred/Burned

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 20-35 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 6'0"; 151 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark colored, tightly curled hair approximately 1 inch in length; brown eyes. Pierced left earlobe.
  Tattoo of a heart with "one love inside" located on the left chest.
• Clothing: Charred remnants of a brown striped shirt; with the body was charred remnants of a green blanket.
• Fingerprints: Available; fingerprints were processed and produced no record at that time.
• Dentals: Available; had fillings.
• DNA: Samples submitted - tests not complete

Case History
The victim was found wrapped and bound inside a mattress that was placed inside a dumpster and set aflame on the premises of a church called Iglesia DeCristo Missionera, 2400 North Orianna Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1997.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Steve Olszewski
Philadelphia Medical Examiner
215-685-7445
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
97-0122

Source Information:
NamUs