KS KS - Junction City, Geary Co, Smoky Hill River, Wht/HispMale 36-49, UP14298, Upper Dental Bridge, Est PMI: 2 Yrs, Apr'89

[Romulus]

NamUs UP Case 14298

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/14298

Unidentified White male
* Found April 2, 1989 in Geary County, KS
* Estimated Year of Death: 2 years

Vital Statistics
* Estimated age: 36-39 years old
* Approximate Height: 63 estimate
* Distinguishing Characteristics: Dental work. Bridge work conducted on top layer of teeth. Bridge was located near site. Unique anomalies found in lower vertebra that can be used to assist in identification if x-rays of victim are located. Injury found during examination to the 4th cervical vertebra and 3rd lumbar vertebra.
* Dentals: Dental information / charting is available and entered
* Clothing/Jewelry: nothing
* DNA: Tests in currently not available


Case History: Skeletal remains found on a Smoky Hill River sandbar in Geary County, Kansas, south of Interstate 70 and just west of Grandview Plaza, Kansas.

 

[Romulus]

 

[ATheLibrarian]

We don't have a lot of information on this guy, but he's only 2 inches taller than the estimated height.

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/7614/6/

ETA: He went missing right down the highway from where our UI was found.

 

[ATheLibrarian]

Followup - I submitted this possible match to DoeNetwork

 

[Romulus]

Followup - I submitted this possible match to DoeNetwork

ATheLibrarian nothing news on this?

 

[ATheLibrarian]

ATheLibrarian nothing news on this?

Actually, I just got an email this morning - They're sending the match on to LE.

 

[Romulus]

Actually, I just got an email this morning - They're sending the match on to LE.

Thanks!!

 

[Romulus]

ATheLibrarian news on match?

 

[ATheLibrarian]

ATheLibrarian news on match?

Nothing yet

 

[Romulus]

Ok thanks!

 

[ctaylor]

A new article on this case....

http://cjonline.com/news/2016-06-21/geary-county-sheriffs-office-looking-cold-case-mans-remains-never-identified#

Geary County Sheriff's Office looking into cold case, man's remains never identified
Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying man found in 1989

Posted: June 21, 2016 - 2:56pm

By Katie Moore

The Geary County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance as authorities review a cold case from 1989 in which the remains of a man were never identified.

On April 2, 1989, skeletal remains were discovered in Geary County on a sandbar of the Smoky Hill River near Grandview Plaza, just south of Interstate 70, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

...

 

[carbuff]

His Namus file includes a number of reconstructions showing different angles and with and without hair. https://identifyus.org/en/cases/14298

 

[ATheLibrarian]

I resubmitted Ross Crane as a possible match directly to the Sheriffs office since they're appealing to the public. He's still not listed as a rule out, so maybe it got buried in paperwork?

 

[Romulus]

I resubmitted Ross Crane as a possible match directly to the Sheriffs office since they're appealing to the public. He's still not listed as a rule out, so maybe it got buried in paperwork?

Nothing news on this?

 

[ATheLibrarian]

Nothing news on this?

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[NL007]

Looks like a pretty good match. Steven Hedgers is now ruled out in addition to Sinisgalli, but no Mr. Crane. DNA says initial inquiry. Perhaps that's why it's been delayed? I would think the extensive dental work of the UP would have either IDed or ruled out any possible matches quite quickly, however.

 

[carbuff]

Dentals could conceivably be inconclusive if there are differences, but all the differences are things that could have been acquired after the missing person disappeared.

 

[carbuff]

Updated Namus link: Unidentified Person Case

No new ruleouts.

 

[Melt71]

Unidentified Person Case (namus.gov)

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Range (Years) 36-49
Estimated Year of Death 1986-1989
Estimated PMI 2 Years
Height 5' 3"(63 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found April 2, 1989
NamUs Case Created September 23, 2015
Location Found Map
Location Junction City, Kansas 66441
County Geary County
Circumstances of Recovery Skeletal remains found on a Smoky Hill River sandbar in Geary County, Kansas, south of Interstate 70 and just west of Grandview Plaza, Kansas.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains One or more limbs not recovered One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Distinctive Physical Features
Dental work. Bridge work conducted on top layer of teeth. Bridge was located near site.

(No hair found with remains so image on left may not be accurate)

 

[YaYa_521]

2 exclusions:
MP 22620 Steven Hedgers 7/25/1986 Butler KS
MP7690 Anthony Sinisgalli 8/17/1987 Saline KS