Victim's Tattoo, Boots, shirt and cross
Victim's Tattoo, Boots, shirt and cross
Date of Discovery: July 11, 1989
Location of Discovery: Spokane County, Washington
Estimated Date of Death: 1-8 Weeks
State of Remains: Decomposed Remains
Cause of Death: Suspected homicide
Estimated Age: 30-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: There was possible tattoo "RICH" the R, C, and H were fairly clear and possibly looked as if the letter "I" was present between the "R" and "C" as well but not definitively. The tattoo was not professional and was located on the left lateral bicep region.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: A dark colored pair of HI-TEC brand boots that were a size 7, a pair of bluish colored socks with white trim, a light pair of denim jeans, a long sleeve button down shirt that was frayed along the lower waist area, and a T-Shirt that had gray and maroon horizontal stripes.
Jewelry: White metal necklace that had a yellow metal cross pendant. The clasp of the necklace was defective and was held together by a paper clip.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was located floating at the Nine Mile region of the Spokane River, northwest of the city on July 11, 1989. It is not known how the decedent may have come to be in the river. However, there was a skull fracture and other bodily injuries which were highly suspicious for homicide and very possible to have occurred prior to the body entering into the water.
Agency Name: Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: (509) 477-2240
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 89-051852
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP491
Former Hot Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Spokane County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Elizabeth Nelson
Agency Phone Number: 509-477-2296
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 89-0002
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Spokane County Medical Examiner
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 11/16/20
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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