Decedent's belongings. The image on the right is the stuffed rabbit found inside the backpack.
Decedent's belongings. The image on the right is the stuffed rabbit found inside the backpack.
Date of Discovery: October 4, 2000
Location of Discovery: Harshaw, Oneida County, Wisconsin
Estimated Date of Death: 1999-2000
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined, appears to be probable suicide
Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown/Gray
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Presence of 6th Lumbar Vertebra; Healed fx of right clavicle at mid shaft with evidence of subsequent infection (at least 5 years old); Healed injury to right iliac blade; Evidence of probable traumatic injury to left lower leg. He may have had experiences with heavy lifting and appeared to be right-handed.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available
Clothing: White jockey-style underwear (size 34); Dark-colored sweatpants with drawstring and pockets (size medium); Green wool-type socks; Pullover black-colored shirt; Pullover-style sweatshirt with white-colored square pictorial of mountains and an insignia "West" on the front; Wear Guard brand dark, solid-colored pullover-style sweatshirt; David Taylor white pullover-style T-shirt (size large); Black and gray plaid insulated jacket; A pair of light blue-colored New Balance athletic shoes (size 10.5).
Jewelry: Hemp material necklace with a gold-colored ring hanging from it. The ring had a monogram of the initials HFM. A pair of sunglasses were also at the scene.
Additional Personal Items: A blue backpack and blue sleeping bag; Possible portion of Pennsylvania Drivers License or ID card; A stuffed blue rabbit; Large hunting-type knife; Multiple pain medications (pill form). He also had a pair of glasses with an unknown prescription.
The decedent's skeletal remains were found in Harshaw, Wisconsin, on October 4, 2000.
Agency Name: Oneida County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Crystal Schaub, Medical Examiner
Agency Phone Number: 715-369-6196
Agency E-Mail: cschaub@co.oneida.wi.us
Agency Case Number: 00SC9495
Agency Name: Oneida County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Terri Hook, Captain
Agency Phone Number: 715-361-5100
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 00SC9495
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP4738
Former Hot Case Number: 2144
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Oneida County Medical Examiner's Office
Added: Prior to 2013; Last Updated: 08/23/2022
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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