Date of Discovery: September 1, 1973
Location of Discovery: Wildwood, Sumter County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Pedestrian/train accident
Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo of a skull and crossbones with the word "DEATH" below on his right forearm.
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing: Brown-green pullover shirt, brown-green pants, blue socks, and black loafers.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was hit by a train on Old SR 44 in Wildwood.
Agency Name: District 5 Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Dona Faber
Agency Phone Number: 352-326-5961
Agency E-Mail: D5MEO@marioncountyfl.org
Agency Case Number: MA-56-73
Agency Name: Wildwood Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: (352)330-1355
Agency E-Mail: dclarkson@wildwood-fl.gov
Agency Case Number: N/A
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: 6041
Former Hot Case Number:2017
Added: 8/2/10 ; Last Updated: 11/29/2023
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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