Date of Discovery: September 16, 1976
Location of Discovery: Patterson, Stanislaus County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 6 days prior
State of Remains: Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Estimated Age: 30-70 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue or green knit pullover shirt with white horizontal stripes; brown trousers; white undershorts; black workboots (boots not on the body)
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: Blue blanket near the body
The decedent's body was found in brush by the bank of a small creek, beneath a bridge at Mulberry Road and Highway 33. It is believed he was knocked from the bridge by a car. He may have been a temporary resident of a nearby labor camp for migrant workers but detectives have been unable to find anyone who knew him. There was no wallet or identification on his body.
Agency Name: Stanislaus County Sheriff - Coroner Division
Agency Contact Person: Elizabeth Nunes, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 209-567-4480
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 76-09-42
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 13082
NamUs
The Modesto Bee (Modesto, CA) - September 17 & 23, 1976
Added: 8/17/21; Last Updated: 8/17/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
Return Home