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RHPD Incident reports:
1.) Incident report: Location: Burger King Case Number: 04080687 Nature of Comp: 10-37 Naked Vagrant day of the week: Tues Date: 8/31 Time: 0636 Complainant: Tom Auer Disp: 0637 how received: phone ARR: 0640 complainant phone number: 756-3181 ems: 3 &4 resp Status: misc incident operator: 217 officer:813 back up units: 814/09 comp 0658

2.) Misc Incident Rept: Nature of complaint: naked man sleeping near dumpster case number: 04080687 patrol area: south incident location: Burger King location code: 533 zone: 5 date of incident: 8-31-04 time:0640 Complainant: Tom Auer Address: same phone number :756-3181 Narrative: R/D and Cpl.Potts responded to this call and the male subject was sleeping near the dumpster. The subject was semi conscious but would not respond to us. Cpl. Potts had dispatch notify EMS and they arrived within several minutes. EMS transported the subject to St Josephs Hospital. w/f Investigating Officers signature: (illegible) Number 813



Hospital admissions

  • Richmond Hill, Ga - 8/31/04 - 2 week stay @ St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Transferred to Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah.
  • In November 2004, he was taken to the J.C. Lewis Health Center.
Head finding-
A CT scan of the head was normal except for several small lacunes in the right cerebellar hemisphere.

Height/Weight/Hair/Eyes
Mr. Kyle is 5'11", was 240 when found (documented via email with Nurse Betty) and is currently 225.

Mr. Kyle has grey hair, blue-green eyes. Mr. Kyle had corrective surgery to remove cataracts 8 months after his discovery. (time frame was related by Mr. Kyle.) His blindness, which doctors diagnosed as bad cataracts, was repaired by donated surgery.

Scars

• Two parallel surgical scars on left elbow (from reparative surgery.)
XRAY taken in 3/09. BK read me the results-5" pin.
• Surgical scar on front of neck.
• Small round scar on left side of face near chin.


Dental/Fingerprints
Mr. Kyle is missing teeth:
• Three teeth missing from upper front and one tooth missing from upper right side
• Dental XRAYS are in the NCIC database.
  • Mr. Kyle's fingerprints are in AFIS.
  • His prints have been digitally and manually compared to Military Records in the event that he was active in any of the services.
DNA
  • Mr. Kyle's Primary DNA is in CODIS.
  • I have been told by NB that his MtDNA is located in a private database that they are choosing not to disclose.
  • His Paternal DNA has been processed by the Family Tree DNA database in Houston, TX.
Medical Records Question Answered by Memorial Hospital
I contacted Memorial's CEO today to find out if the fee as reported was still accurate. This is a copy/paste from his response:

"Mr. Kyle and his then identified care giver/guardian were given, in August 2008, 116 pages of pertinent medical records. The material was provided AT NO CHARGE. I do not appreciate the negative characterization of being uncooperative."

Memorial feels STRONGLY that they have given Benjaman all of the relevant data in regards to his stay at Memorial.

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A statement from the EMT interviewed for the Dr Phil Show
Snip-"An ambulance was called to the scene. "He was totally naked. He was unresponsive. When I looked at him, he had a lot of sores on him," recalls paramedic Sue Usry."-snip

Transient -
I have the police file because of FOIA. RHPD believes that they found a transient next to the dumpster. That is the position they took in 2004 and that they are taking today.

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Please note* - The question is from the member of LE, Answer denotes NB response. *Everything bolded here at this moment indicates comments inserted by Nurse Betty. They are NOT the independent statements of the people who treated Benjaman after he was discovered.

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LE question What were the circumstances of his mugging and beating ? What police dept took a report ? Who is the investigating officer and how can I get a copy of the report? What are his injuries besides the amnesia?

Answer - He was found naked and unresponsive and covered with fire ant bites beside a dumpster. The dumpster is behind a Burger King on Highway 17, right across from Interstate 95 (exit 87), in Richmond Hill, GA. The Richmond Hill Police Department (phone #912-756-5645) responded to the call and the "miscellaneous incident" report case #04080687 dated 8/31/04 shows Corporal Potts was on the scene (I have already made a copy of this report as well as the EMS report for you - just tell me where to mail it). This is where the vagabond label was first applied to him and has made it virtually impossible for me to get any assistance for this man without the aid of a U.S. Congressman. Lt. Mike Albritton recalls the incident. He said his friend's wife worked the ER at St. Joseph's Hospital then in Savannah where they took Mr. Kyle and he was dubbed "Burger King Doe" because of where they found him. I asked if I could talk to someone who was actually on the scene and he said none of them are working on RHPD now.
He said he is sure that Mr. Kyle is a vagabond. I asked how could he be sure if he wasn't there. He said his friend told him and that his friend also found clothes in the dumpster. I asked if I could speak to him and he said he no longer works for RHPD. I don't think anyone thought to use the clothing as evidence and it is too late now.

Mr. Kyle stayed in St. Joseph's Hospital for approximately two weeks.Upon admission, the ER doctor reported him as appearing as a well-developed and well-nourished middle-aged man [not a bum), although he had depressed neurological reflexes (which is not a positive finding) and rapid heartbeat. His liver function was normal, alcohol and drug screen was negative, his condition on admission was considered serious per the ER doctor's report. He was sent up to the Neuro (7th) floor. A CT scan of the head was normal except for several small lacunes (depressions) in the right cerebellar hemisphere. Perhaps a closed-head injury? The attending doctor states in his report that Mr. Kyle's labs are "surprisingly within normal limits" - probably because this is not the case for homeless people by the time they reach middle age - they would usually have bad liver damage by then and very poor nutrition. Mr. Kyle's lab tests alone are indicative of one who had practiced a healthy lifestyle right up to the time of his attack. He presently has very good to excellent health and needs no prescription or over-the-counter drugs to maintain this favorable state of health.

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OK-I did some reading on lacunes. I can source everything for you guys, but small lacunes are more likely to be representative (65% chance) of plaque deposits in the brain due to vascular disease that is NOT necessarily pronounced or profound. As opposed to a previous closed head injury. They can also be representative of a stroke if they were thrown from the carotid artery in the neck. The only way to properly dx them is if there is an MRI-the MRI can determine if they are lesions or cysts.

The neurological reports I read also indicated that there are many neurologists that believe they are normal signs of an aging brain...for example, we know that certain forms of dementia are caused by plaque deposits in the brain. Whose to say that if the objects on the CT were actually lacunes they were not the start of what might someday be an age related "forgetfulness" when BK is in his 80's???



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Regarding the cataracts... This is also part of the LE email I (Believe) have in my files- it would be interesting to know what Mr. Kyle recalls about his vision.

Benjaman posted his vision was 20/275 prior to cataract surgery.

Please note* - *Everything bolded here at this moment indicates comments inserted by Nurse Betty. They are NOT the independent statements of the people who treated Benjaman after he was discovered.

~snip~

"It is also interesting to note that his cataracts were not diagnosed until
approximately October of 2004. When he came out of his
unconscious/unresponsive state he would have been functionally blind. It is quite possible that he was struck on the head and became unconscious with his eyes open. The sun damage could easily have caused the cataracts.
He had other symptoms brought on from exposure to the elements including tachycardia (rapid heart beat) and elevated blood pressure. He also had apositive Babinski reflex according to the EMS report (an abnormal finding except during the first six months of life) - this would lead one to suspect neurological damage. That is probably why the EMS completely immobilized him before transporting him to the ER."
~snip~
 
Head finding-
We have a copy paste of some CT scan results done by the ER doc with NB notes included in them -
The doctor notes that there are 3 small lacunes noted in the CT result. *Noted by the ER Doc as three small white areas in BK's brain on the right side.

NB notes that lacunes are depressions in the skull-

Snipped from the post above from Roselvr. Ok, this may be OT, but FWIW, I'm imagining these white spots as actual spots within the brain that would not necessarily be visible from the naked eye from a view of the head. Also, FWIW, I mention this, because some people (my son included) are born with imperfections when the plates (5 or so IIRC) creating the skull do not fuse properly after birth and as they grow. My son had positional plagiocephaly requiring a molding helmut. He has very noticable 'depressions' in his skull based on how his plates fused. It is very very possible, Mr. Kyle could have slight depressions in his skull based on how the plates of his skull fused. Most people don't and would not ever notice this. I notice it, imperfect fusing of those plates, plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, because of my sons medical history.

IMO, if there were depressions in Mr. Kyles skull which resulted from injuries he received as a result of where he was found they would have been noted by the first responders and or first medical that saw him.
 
Snipped from the post above from Roselvr. Ok, this may be OT, but FWIW, I'm imagining these white spots as actual spots within the brain that would not necessarily be visible from the naked eye from a view of the head. Also, FWIW, I mention this, because some people (my son included) are born with imperfections when the plates (5 or so IIRC) creating the skull do not fuse properly after birth and as they grow. My son had positional plagiocephaly requiring a molding helmut. He has very noticable 'depressions' in his skull based on how his plates fused. It is very very possible, Mr. Kyle could have slight depressions in his skull based on how the plates of his skull fused. Most people don't and would not ever notice this. I notice it, imperfect fusing of those plates, plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, because of my sons medical history.

IMO, if there were depressions in Mr. Kyles skull which resulted from injuries he received as a result of where he was found they would have been noted by the first responders and or first medical that saw him.


Thank you for reminding me Cubby! Somone mentioned to me offline that I was not being specific enough regarding the CT SCan.

Lacunes are an INTERNAL finding. There was nothing on the outside of his head that reflected these small spots. There was no external trauma noted on BK's head ie:Lacerations, Bumps, bruises, a depression in the skull indicating fracture. It was a normal head CT, except lacunes were noted.
 
Anyone's head spinning yet?? asked believe09.

My hand is up and I am saying yes.

fwiw:
I do not think BK was a transient.
If he was, only for a short time, his health was
too good for a transient lifestyle.

It would make sense to me that BK
was a solitary man.

Who happened to be in Richmond Hill, GA
and was found unconscious, 8/31/2004.
 
Anyone's head spinning yet??

What I just did was deleted the last post I made, then went to the original [ame="http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4381159#post4381159"]here post 111[/ame] and pasted in the newest with the notes to Cubby. Feel free to hit edit on my post, copy it, then paste it into yours; then it will be the most up to date & mine can get deleted/edited out. Easier to just edit.

Anyone's head spinning yet?? asked believe09.

My hand is up and I am saying yes.

I almost feel bad that I tried to organize the facts.
Sorry it had to be posted the way it was; I was NOT able to PM it to her due to it being so long. With her being sick and doing so much as it is; I was trying to help her (and everyone else) as separating fact from fiction has been making MY head spin. Once we get the post set up; Believe can put in a new post & lock if that's what she desires.

By nature, I'm a lot like Kate Gosselin, in that I'm very anal about stuff & like to try to keep things organized. If you saw the computer forum I used to mod at you'd know I suffer bad OCD. :banghead:

:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
 
I almost feel bad that I tried to organize the facts.
Sorry it had to be posted the way it was; I was NOT able to PM it to her due to it being so long. With her being sick and doing so much as it is; I was trying to help her (and everyone else) as separating fact from fiction has been making MY head spin. Once we get the post set up; Believe can put in a new post & lock if that's what she desires.

By nature, I'm a lot like Kate Gosselin, in that I'm very anal about stuff & like to try to keep things organized. If you saw the computer forum I used to mod at you'd know I suffer bad OCD. :banghead:

:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:


I think you did a great job and I think it will be very useful, especially if we continually update it with new information!

Thanks!!
 
Completely O/T but I could not resist the Kate Gosselin comment...

You poor thing? You have eight children and a loser ex-husband who is milking you for every penny? LOL Sorry, I am being a naughty girl today...


What I just did was deleted the last post I made, then went to the original here post 111 and pasted in the newest with the notes to Cubby. Feel free to hit edit on my post, copy it, then paste it into yours; then it will be the most up to date & mine can get deleted/edited out. Easier to just edit.



I almost feel bad that I tried to organize the facts.
Sorry it had to be posted the way it was; I was NOT able to PM it to her due to it being so long. With her being sick and doing so much as it is; I was trying to help her (and everyone else) as separating fact from fiction has been making MY head spin. Once we get the post set up; Believe can put in a new post & lock if that's what she desires.

By nature, I'm a lot like Kate Gosselin, in that I'm very anal about stuff & like to try to keep things organized. If you saw the computer forum I used to mod at you'd know I suffer bad OCD. :banghead:

:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
 
Completely O/T but I could not resist the Kate Gosselin comment...

You poor thing? You have eight children and a loser ex-husband who is milking you for every penny? LOL Sorry, I am being a naughty girl today...

Thanks for the laugh.. needed it badly today.
 
Roselvr, I appreciate the manner in which you are condensing the info. It's helping me alot! rather than too much bits and pc's all over. I appreciate it very much, thank you.
 
Don't feel bad, Rose!!! I was not being hostile or criticizing AT ALL-I think it is an excellent plan...it was my attempt at humor and nothing more. I think pulling together a stickie with what we can collect in terms of information and sources is a great idea.



What I just did was deleted the last post I made, then went to the original here post 111 and pasted in the newest with the notes to Cubby. Feel free to hit edit on my post, copy it, then paste it into yours; then it will be the most up to date & mine can get deleted/edited out. Easier to just edit.



I almost feel bad that I tried to organize the facts.
Sorry it had to be posted the way it was; I was NOT able to PM it to her due to it being so long. With her being sick and doing so much as it is; I was trying to help her (and everyone else) as separating fact from fiction has been making MY head spin. Once we get the post set up; Believe can put in a new post & lock if that's what she desires.

By nature, I'm a lot like Kate Gosselin, in that I'm very anal about stuff & like to try to keep things organized. If you saw the computer forum I used to mod at you'd know I suffer bad OCD. :banghead:

:crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:
 
Don't feel bad, Rose!!! I was not being hostile or criticizing AT ALL-I think it is an excellent plan...it was my attempt at humor and nothing more. I think pulling together a stickie with what we can collect in terms of information and sources is a great idea.

Sorry, bad day yesterday.
Turning into high stress morning.
 
Sorry, bad day yesterday.
Turning into high stress morning.
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Roselvr:

Having all verified information at hand is a great idea.
A sticky thread. I like it.

Take care of yourself. Breathe.
 
Guys-LilE is a genius.....wait til you see what lil came up with....supports the catastrophic event theory!!!!
 
Guys-LilE is a genius.....wait til you see what lil came up with....supports the catastrophic event theory!!!!
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Uh, maybe it is just me,
but I have no idea what you are talking about.
..catastrophic event theory...????
Help.
 
LOL. I am guessing she perhaps means that he was caught in one of the hurricanes that came through the area right before he was found. I am all ears (or in this case eyes!)


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Uh, maybe it is just me,
but I have no idea what you are talking about.
..catastrophic event theory...????
Help.
 
Hey arent you guys living inside of my head yet??? :crazy:

The catastrophic event theory= (in Believe's mind) is a concept that all of his scarring came from a single event like a car accident.

In otherwords, maybe his elbow was broken, his neck was broken etc...at one time. Maybe his neck is fused.

Does this make more sense?

I will go take some Aleve now....




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Uh, maybe it is just me,
but I have no idea what you are talking about.
..catastrophic event theory...????
Help.

LOL. I am guessing she perhaps means that he was caught in one of the hurricanes that came through the area right before he was found. I am all ears (or in this case eyes!)
 
Nope, my bad...it looks like they are discussing it on the other thread...
 
I think this is the thread in question

[ame="http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4385059#post4385059"]link[/ame]

George Everette Melton
http://www.nampn.org/cases/melton_george.html

"Melton suffered a head injury prior to his 1997
disappearance. He may be disoriented and have trouble recognizing people and
places, and may not recall his identity as a result of his condition."

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Roselvr:

Having all verified information at hand is a great idea.
A sticky thread. I like it.

Take care of yourself. Breathe.

Thanks. A valium would work better. lol
 
I hope Lil will forgive me if I close the loop-

Lil wanted to know if any studies had been done on BK's neck and spine. Given the location of the scar on his neck, s/he said he appeared to have scarring that was similar to someone she knows-right to the scar on his jaw. S/he indicated that the divet on the jaw of the person she knows was because the halo for the persons broken neck was screwed into that persons jaw.

I loved it as an alternative to the abscessed tooth theory-perhaps BK had his neck fused and his elbow repaired during a "catastrophic event" such as a car accident.

I could not find an example of a Halo brace that screwed into the jaw....so hopefully Lil will come back and comment... :)
 
Sorry Believe, I was watching the grandkids today and just noticed your post here. Glad you posted it. For those of you that are wondering what the heck I was talking about, I sent Believe a PM this morning and ...well I will just post it here as well.

Originally Posted by Lil'E
Hello Believe,

I have a question for you, could you please elaborate on the extent of Benjaman's surgery on the cervical spine? It looks like it was an anterior incision with a horizontal cut from the close up photos of him in the red shirt. This could be to fuse or repair a disc. I am curious if he has had a recent mri or x ray of the head and cervical spine? The reason for my curiosity is I have seen these scars before on a friend of mine's mother who was in a bad car accident. She even had the same indentation in her jaw (broken), a pin was place there and removed after healing. If indeed this was the reason for his surgery I would like to research traffic accidents and juxtapose them with missing adults.

Much Thanks
Lil'E


I do wish we could get him a simple x ray and see if this was his scenario, and the rest should be easy considering such great talent we have here at WS. You all amaze me.

Believe..thanks again! BTW I am female. :)
 
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