WA WA - Kirkland, marshy area, WhtMale 25-35, UP16334, ''Bicycle Man'', silver bike, clothes, Dec'85

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Case File 370UMWA
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Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Male

  • [*]Discovered on December 8, 1985 in Kirkland, King County, Washington.
  • Cause of death: Exposure hypothermia

Vital Statistics



  • [*]Estimated age: Middle-aged
    [*]Distinguishing Characteristics: Wavy brown beard; a light reddish-brown mustache.
    [*]Distinguishing Marks: He had a 4-inch abdominal surgical scar.
    [*]Clothing: Gray sweatpants, a Nike windbreaker, a long-sleeve navy hooded sweatshirt with a picture of an apple and the word "Washington." He also wore a blue-and-white T-shirt that read "Puritan, the sporting life."
  • AKA: Known as "Bicycle Man"

Case History
The victim was a transient who died from exposure in the Yarrow Bay lowlands. Earlier he was seen riding a well-cared-for gray 10-speed bike in the area.
The Bicycle Man lived in the Kirkland area and was a familiar sight to police, who occasionally stopped and chatted with him. No one, however, knew his name.
He was lying under a plastic tarp under blackberry bushes in the Yarrow Bay lowlands. Police found his bicycle next to him.
He would ride through the area on his silver 10-speed bicycle, with its shiny spokes and wheel rims. Bicycle Man used a sturdy lock to keep his prized possession secured, and investigators hoped to identify him through locksmiths.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
King County Medical Examiner
206-731-3232 ext. 1

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
85-1358

Source Information:
NAMUS https://www.identifyus.org/en/cases/16334

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/370umwa.html
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Seattle Times 3/13/88



 
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1032dmny.html

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Mark David Zeichner
Missing since June 15, 1984 from New York City, New York.
Classification: Missing



Vital Statistics
Date Of Birth: December 23, 1949
Age at Time of Disappearance: 34 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'0"; 180 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; brown eyes. He has a history of mental illness.
Marks, Scars: Multiple scars on right and left wrists
Jewelry: He was wearing a round, metal band on his wrist.
Dentals: Not available
Medical Conditions: Mark has a history of mental illness. He is a manic-depressive who had once attempted suicide.




Circumstances of Disappearance
Zeichner was last seen on June 15, 1984, in his Queens apartment, in New York City, NY. His clothes still hung in the closets.
 

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Date Body Found: December 8, 1985
Location Found: Kirkland, King County, Washington
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face
Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age: Adult - Pre 40; 25-35
Estimated Year of Death: 1985
Measured Height: 5' 11" (71 inches)
Measured Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown; wavy
Facial Hair: Wavy brown beard and a light reddish-brown mustache
Eye Color: Brown
Scar/mark: 4-inch abdominal scar


Clothing/Accessories/Personal Items
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Gray 'Russell Athletic' sweatpants, size large
- Blue 'Russell Athletic' sweatpants, size large
- Light blue boxer shorts with label "Arrow Brigade 34"
- Blue 'Nike' windbreaker, size large
- Blue, white and red striped t-shirt 'Puritan The Sporting Life' brand
- A long sleeve navy hooded sweatshirt with a picture of an apple and the word "Washington" on it in white
- 'Woolrich' black lightweight jacket, size medium
- Brown and blue 'Nike' running type shoes of large size, definite size not identified
- Two pairs of navy blue socks
- Silver 10-speed bike, serial #J2508512

Circumstances of Recovery: (per NamUs) Subject was located in a marshy area wrapped in a sleeping bag and plastic, possibly trying to stay warm in a snowstorm.

Case History: (per The Doe Network) The victim was a transient who died from exposure in the Yarrow Bay lowlands. Earlier he was seen riding a well-cared-for gray 10-speed bike in the area.
The Bicycle Man lived in the Kirkland area and was a familiar sight to police, who occasionally stopped and chatted with him. No one, however, knew his name. He was lying under a plastic tarp under blackberry bushes in the Yarrow Bay lowlands. Police found his bicycle next to him. He would ride through the area on his silver 10-speed bicycle, with its shiny spokes and wheel rims. Bicycle Man used a sturdy lock to keep his prized possession secured, and investigators hoped to identify him through locksmiths.

Investigating Agencies
Kirkland Police Department
Misty Velotta, Police Support: (425) 587-3400
Agency Case Number: 85-4584
King County Medical Examiner's Office
Katherine Taylor, Forensic Anthropologist: (206) 731-3232

0 Missing Person Exclusions
 
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Not staying here long but thought I'd post what I've submitted to two agencies:

Karel Szabo immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1984. After a short stay in Kitchener, Canada, Mr. Szabo family began receiving postcard from him as he toured throughout the United States. In April 1985, his family stopped receiving postcards from him.

On December 8, 1985, an unidentified man was found "in a marshy area wrapped in a sleeping bag and plastic, possibly trying to stay warm in a snowstorm" in Kirkland, Washington.

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What matches:
-Timeline
-Age, Race
-Hair and *Eye color
-Height and Weight within reason
-Wavy hair with similar length and style
-Beard is identical
-Head shape and facial structure
-Nose and mouth appear to be identical
-Sweatpants
-Abdominal scar

*While the unidentified's eye appears to be blue (iris too large as well) in the artist's rendering, his eyes are actually brown.

Karel Szabo

Unidentified male
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Karel Szabo immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1984. After a short stay in Kitchener, Canada, Mr. Szabo family began receiving postcard from him as he toured throughout the United States. In April 1985, his family stopped receiving postcards from him.

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Correction: His family stopped receiving postcards in mid-February, 1985.
 

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