CO CO - Morrison, NtvMale UP7988, 18-30, in sleeping bag off Hwy 285, Feb'77

[Marie]

Anyone want to try and identify this man found in Colorado?

Detectives hope someone will recognize the man and help solve the cold case.

Deputies Hope Reconstruction Will Solve Cold Case

Facial Reconstruction Of Man Found Dead In Jefferson County 30 Years Ago Released

Hikers discovered the body on Feb. 13, 1977 in a military-type, mummy style sleeping bag, about 100 feet over the embankment from Hwy. 285, a mile south of Colo. Highway 8.

An autopsy determined the body had been there for 30 to 60 days before being found. {Dec. 1976-mid Jan 1977}

He was likely Native American Indian, in his early 20s, 5'7" to 5'8", 125 to 145 pounds. The man had dark brown or black hair about 5" in length and had size 5 feet.

 

[Marie]

Investigators try to crack a cold case

The 1977 John Doe may have been Caucasian, with some Hispanic or Asian heritage. Investigators say he was about 5'8" and may have been 20 to 24 years old.

"He had suffered some blows to the head," said investigator Cheryl Moore.

 

[Angelmommy]

I wonder if the shoe size is correct - that is awfully small for a man (in fact I work as a pedorthist and I have never seen feet that small on a man) Given his height that would surprise me.

Of course, I am only 5'3" and wear size 11 so I suppose anything is possible!

 

[RubyRed]

An investigation revealed that in mid-December 1976, a male had come to the door of the nearby Twin Forks Motel in Tiny Town asking to use a phone to obtain a ride to Littleton.
The man had several minor cuts to his face, which were bleeding. He indicated that he had been in a fight with his brother and the brother made him get out of the car. The man indicated that he had kicked out the windshield in his brother’s car. The man used the phone, but did not reach anyone. He was clothed only in a shirt and pants on a very cold night. The witness provided him a coat, and the man returned a short time later, apparently with his brother and returned the coat. The identity of this man was never determined, and it is unknown if it is related.


http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/sheriff/sheriff_T62_R60.htm

http://doenetwork.org/cases/708umco.html

 

[Claudette]

Sounds like we may have the "who dunnit", now we just have to figure out the "who is it"

 

[DippyBlonder]

https://identifyus.org/cases/7988
http://doenetwork.org/cases/708umco.html

Rule Outs
Michael Gaughan 1957 Texas
Joseph Halpern 1910 Colorado

Clothing: Boxer shorts, Hanes, size 30, 100% cotton. Beige checked t-shirt, Hanes, size medium 38-40. White brown leather belt, 1" width. Military mummy sleeping bag.

 

[Claudette]

I've never read a NAMUS entry so...um...detailed?

ETA also, yay, they have mtDNA AND nucDNA.

 

[chaddylex]

I've never read a NAMUS entry so...um...detailed?

ETA also, yay, they have mtDNA AND nucDNA.

I was thinking the same thing also... Of all the NamUs profiles I have read... I don't think I have ever seen them that detailed either... Wow!!

 

[Babyslims]

I've never read a NAMUS entry so...um...detailed?

ETA also, yay, they have mtDNA AND nucDNA.

lol I couldn't click on that link fast enough thinking there would be some really useful information there... I think that deserves a disclaimer of TMI! Poor guy!

 

[carbuff]

Exclusions as of 15 March 2015 per Namus https://identifyus.org/cases/7988
The following people have been ruled out as being this decedent:

First Name Last Name Year of Birth State LKA

Mark Bachelder 1957 Texas
Michael Gaughan 1957 Texas
Joseph Halpern 1910 Colorado
Norman Prater 1956 Texas
Jimmy Robinson 1955 Oklahoma

 

[Dylgem22]

Exclusions to date: https://identifyus.org/cases/7988

a 6th Rule Out has been added:

Mark Bachelder 1957 Texas
Michael Gaughan 1957 Texas
Joseph Halpern 1910 Colorado
Norman Prater 1956 Texas
Jimmy Robinson 1955 Oklahoma
Rudy Victor 1953 Colorado

 

[carbuff]

Updated link: Unidentified Person Case

No new ruleouts.

 

[carbuff]

There's a guy named Donald Adams missing from Nome, Alaska in October 1976. There's literally nothing known about him except the name and a blurry photo. But he looks a lot like this UID, I think. But I'm not good with faces, so I might be wrong, and with no information I'm not sure what they'd do about it it anyway.

But here's a side by side, for what it's worth.

1930DMAK - Donald Adams

Charley Project blog post about Donald: Flashback Friday: Donald Adams

 

[MadMcGoo]

CASE NUMBER - 708UMCO

Date of Discovery: February 13, 1977
Location of Discovery: Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado
Estimated Date of Death: 30-60 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Mummified
Cause of Death: Homicide by blunt force trauma to the head

Estimated Age: 18-30 years old
Race: Unknown (possibly Native American)
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7" - 5'8"
Weight: 125-145 pounds
Hair Color: Dark brown or black, 5" in length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Right testicle was not identified, penis is dried and shrunken and could not be determined if circumcised. No hair on chest or abdomen. Victim had black pubic hair and hair on lower legs and toes

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing: "Hanes" cotton boxer shorts (size 30), beige checkered "Hanes" T-shirt (size medium 38-40), and a 1" wide leather belt
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Military sleeping bag

Circumstances of Discovery
Hikers discovered the victim's body in a military-type, mummy-style sleeping bag, about 100 feet over the embankment from US Highway 285, one mile south of Colorado Highway 8.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

John Doe​

Case Details​

Case Type: Unidentified
Height: 5' 7"
Case Status: OPEN
Weight: 125 lbs
Aliases:
Identifying Marks:
Incident Date: 02/13/1977
Occupation:
Agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
City: Morrison
Date of Birth: Unknown
County: Jefferson
Date of Death: Unknown
Agency Case #: 77-2497
Age: Unknown
Judicial District: 1st Judicial District
Gender: Male
Year Solved:
Race: Unknown
NamUs Case #: UP7988
Eyes: Unknown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair: Brown

About this Case:​

On February 13, 1977 human remains were found in Morrison, CO. The remains are of a male, approximately 5'7" and 125lbs. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

If you have any information about this case, please contact:​

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Golden

Colorado

Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail: John Doe

 

[John/Jane Doe]

@Caring1 Hey could you post the current list of NamUs exclusions for this John Doe? I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Caring1]

@Caring1 Hey could you post the current list of NamUs exclusions for this John Doe? I would greatly appreciate it.

7 Missing Person Exclusions

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Jose Garcia?

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