Date of Discovery: October 1, 1978
Location of Discovery: Deland, Volusia County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: At least 18 months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: Unknown, presumed Hispanic and White
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown, probably well built
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: His face would have been swollen near the time of death.
Dentals: Available, remains of gold foil restoration on the surfaces of the crowns on 7 and 8.
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Partial skeletal remains were found behind the Volusia County FFA Agriculature Farm. The decedent's face would have been swollen near the time of death and he would have had complained of severe pain and headaches.
According to the autopsy, the cranium represents a white male in his middle or late twenties who may have had a Latin American background. He was probably well built and was of a lower socio-economic class. His death, possibly of natural causes, occurred at least 18 months prior to discovery.
Agency Name: Volusia County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 386-258-4060
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 1978-00388
Agency Name: Volusia County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 386-254-1537
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1381
Former Hot Case Number: 815
Added: 11/11/07; Last Updated: 10/22/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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