Unidentified White Male
Vital Statistics
Case History
The victim was located in a rural 1.8-metre-deep septic tank, about 1.6 kilometres from a house, in Tofield, Alberta in April 1977. Police nicknamed him "Septic Tank Sam".
Authorities also believe he was a labourer and likely suffered an illness around the age of 5. Police suspect the victim was a "transient" and not from Alberta. The homicide probably wasn't random because of how vicious it was. They also suspect the killer might have been familiar with the area or been from a farming background, given the use of the septic tank, which was located on a rural and isolated property.
Sam's body was buried in a pauper's grave in Edmonton.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
RCMP - Tofield Detachment
Sergeant Jim Warren
780-662-3353
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCIC Number:
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Source Information:
The Globe and Mail
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1046umab.html
- The victim was discovered on April 1977 in Tofield, Alberta, Canada
- Estimated Date of Death: Several months
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 28 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5' 6".
- Distinguishing Characteristics: He was right-handed.
- Clothing: Blue Levis shirt with snap buttons; white t-shirt; blue jeans; brown "Wallabee-type" shoes; grey wool socks.
- Dentals: Available His dental records have also been sent to more than 800 dentists across Canada, to no avail.
- DNA: Available
Case History
The victim was located in a rural 1.8-metre-deep septic tank, about 1.6 kilometres from a house, in Tofield, Alberta in April 1977. Police nicknamed him "Septic Tank Sam".
Authorities also believe he was a labourer and likely suffered an illness around the age of 5. Police suspect the victim was a "transient" and not from Alberta. The homicide probably wasn't random because of how vicious it was. They also suspect the killer might have been familiar with the area or been from a farming background, given the use of the septic tank, which was located on a rural and isolated property.
Sam's body was buried in a pauper's grave in Edmonton.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
RCMP - Tofield Detachment
Sergeant Jim Warren
780-662-3353
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCIC Number:
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Source Information:
The Globe and Mail
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1046umab.html