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Reconstructions of Victim, Center: victim's amulet, Right: victim's coin Unidentified Male Date of Discovery: June 16, 1976 Location of Discovery: Lysander, Onondaga County, New York Estimated Date of Death: 2-5 weeks prior State of Remains: Not stated Cause of Death: Not stated Physical Description ** Listed information is approximate Estimated Age: 25-35 years old Race: Caucasian Gender: Male Height: 5'10 Weight: 130-140 lbs Hair Color: Brown, medium length Eye Color: unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: Thin build. Large, thin, jagged nose. No tattoos or scars. Dentals: Extensive dental work done, including many fillings and crowns. Fingerprints: Not available DNA: Not available Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: Beige, cashmere, v-neck pullover sweater - Size 42, over a blue turtleneck sweater. Blue Jeans; a pair of 100% nylon, yellow bikini undershorts with red trim. (label of Matt Andrews, made in Israel) - sold at a Zayre. In 1976 the three closest Zayre stores were in Glens Falls, Jamestown and Newburgh. Florsheim, brown, leather half boots with side zippers. Size 9 1/2 D. 1976 was the most popular year for the boot, most common size and sold all over the US according to manufacture. Blue cotton socks (made in Hong Kong). Jewelry: Gold chain with charms of an Italian "Mano Cornuto" symbol, and cornicello or "horn" like the horn of a bull.. Additional Personal Items: 87 cents and the good-luck charm from South of the Border amusement park in South Carolina. Case History Three fisherman found the decomposed body in the Oswego River, just north of Three Rivers in Lysander. The victim had been smothered. The body was tied with a rope, and the rope tied to two cinder blocks to keep it submerged. The cinder blocks were made locally by Barnes and Cone, in Dewitt, NY. The body was in the water for about 2 weeks before floating to the surface. Part of a light colored shirt was wrapped around his face and head. In his pockets were a small amount of change, 87 cents and the good-luck charm from South of the Border amusement park in South Carolina. The Mano Cornuto is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. Corno means horn, Mano means hand. The charm represents a hand gesture in which the index and little fingers are extended while the middle and ring fingers are curled into the palm. The reference is to the horned head of an animal. The Mano Cornuto is used for supposed magical protection to ward off evil. A regionally popular amulet, it is primarily found in Italy and in America among descendants of Italian immigrants. Investigating Agency(s) If you have any information about this case please contact;Agency Name: New York State Police Agency Contact Person: N/A Agency Phone Number: 315-455-2922 NCIC Case Number: U242646027 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Information Source(s) AMW NAMUS https://www.identifyus.org/en/cases/6056 |
; actually the exact word is mano cornuta (hand horned or hand with horns; for info look this link
