Unidentified Black Male

• The victim was discovered on November 21, 1978 in Johnston County, North Carolina
• State of Remains: Partial Skeleton

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 45-55 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6 1/2".
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair. Prior neurosurgery - 3 surgical clips in the right parietal skull.
• Fingerprints: Limbs not recovered
• Dentals: Available; restorations - 13 DO, 14 MOD, 15 O, 16 O; supernumerary tooth lingually displaced between teeth 20 and 21.

Case History
The victim was found by a hunter at the edge of a soybean field near Coats Crossroads in Johnston County, North Carolina on November 21, 1978.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Clyde Gibbs
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
1-800-672-7024
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
78-871
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
NamUs