CA CA - Forestville, WhtMale 18-50, UP93104, Leather Clothes, Dec'94

[phantomstrider]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)​

Date Body Found December 31, 1994​

Location Found Forestville, California​

County Sonoma County​

Race/Ethnicity White/Caucasian​

Sex Male​

Estimated Age Group Adult-Pre 50​

Height 5"11"-6"11" (71-73 inches), Estimated​

Weight Cannot Estimate​

Condition of Remains Not recognizable-Decomposing/putrefaction​

Hair Color Unknown​

Eye Color Unknown​

Circumstances of Recovery Subjects hiking to a fishing hole located a human skeleton.​

 

[victoriarobinson642]

NAMUS:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Sex - Male
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group - Adult - Pre 50
Height - 5' 11"-6' 1"(71-73 inches) , Estimated
Type - Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found - December 31, 1994
NamUs Case Created - July 6, 2022
Location - Forestville, California 95436
County - Sonoma County
Circumstances of Recovery - Subjects hiking to a fishing hole located a human skeleton.
Clothing - Leather motorcycle-style jacket - On the Body

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[victoriarobinson642]

Sonoma West Times and News from Sebastopol, California on January 11, 1995 · 3

Wednesday, January 11, 1995 5 A3 Scenes from the Flood of '95 In brief, oeo CM 4- !' osto f J r U .(!! B f mmm rM 1 (Hi 'li? ;QlJ: C3f j....f--. 7T ss--" Classroom material issue on agenda SEBASTOPOL West Sonoma County Union High School District trustees are scheduled to review tomorrow evening...

www.newspapers.com

"Human skeleton discovered
SANTA ROSA - The Sonoma County Sheriff's Dept. is awaiting an analysis of a black-leather-clad human skeleton found by two fishermen near the Wohler bridge in the Forestville area on Dec. 31, It. Mike Brown said it is not known how the person died or the age or sex of the deceased, who was wearing a black leather jacket and black leather boots. The body was located about 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve about one-half mile northeast of Wohler bridge between the Sonoma County Water Agency road and the Russian River by a man and his nephew who contacted the Sheriff's Dept. The body was transported to the county morgue, where it was examined by forensic experts. Brown said an attempt will be made to identify the body by comparing the dental records of persons reported missing to the state Department of Justice. "

 

[Melt71]

Now a DNA Doe Project at lab for extraction.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Wohler Bridge John Doe 1994 - DNA Doe Project Cases

Description: On New Year’s Eve 1994, hikers discovered human remains in the area of Wohler Bridge in Forestville, California. The man had suffered fractures to both sides of his skull and stab wounds to the scapula. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head. Date...

dnadoeproject.org

Description:

On New Year’s Eve 1994, hikers discovered human remains in the area of Wohler Bridge in Forestville, California. The man had suffered fractures to both sides of his skull and stab wounds to the scapula. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.

Date Body Found: December 31, 1994

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Interestingly, they list his race + age as unknown.

 

[jackornaught]

Hopefully this case can be resolved soon.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Now on the DDP spreadsheet with a very high top match of 478 cM!

 

[jackornaught]

It will be interesting to see the match. I'm glad this case will get closure soon. Fingers crossed.

 

[jackornaught]

View attachment 364597
Now on the DDP spreadsheet with a very high top match of 478 cM!

Where did you find this information?

 

[Caring1]

I am really hoping this is Kevin Hill but could be a handful of others that are missing while riding as well.

Hopefully, UID can be identified soon.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Wohler Bridge John Doe 1994 - DNA Doe Project Cases

Description: On New Year’s Eve 1994, hikers discovered human remains in the area of Wohler Bridge in Forestville, California. The man had suffered fractures to both sides of his skull and stab wounds to the scapula. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head. Date...

dnadoeproject.org

 

[djanga]

According to the newest DDP post, his matches are from North Carolina

https://www.facebook.com/2011009255824516/posts/3415911702000924

 

[Puzzleworth]

An update about Wohler County John Doe

https://www.facebook.com/2011009255824516/posts/3415911702000924

Here is his thread and Namus profile

CA - CA - Forestville, WhtMale 18-50, UP93104, Leather Clothes, Dec'94

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Date Body Found December 31, 1994 Location Found Forestville, California County Sonoma County Race/Ethnicity White/Caucasian Sex Male Estimated Age Group Adult-Pre 50 Height 5"11"-6"11" (71-73 inches), Estimated Weight Cannot Estimate...

www.websleuths.com

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

For those who can't see the FB post, here's a transcription:

April 2023 Featured Case:​

Wohler Bridge John Doe​

• Homicide victim found in 1994 near Wohler Bridge in Forestville, CA
• Undetermined age at time of death
• Wearing a motorcycle jacket and boots and had a "Prince Albert" piercing
• DNA cousins demonstrate ancestry in North Carolina: Brunswick County, Johnston County, Cumberland County, New Hanover County, Jones County, Craven County, & More!

Note: Do not google a "Prince Albert" piercing on your work computer! Description beneath spoiler, for the squeamish:

Spoiler

It's a piercing through the penis head and anchored in the urethra. The style is popular with folks into BDSM and other sexual kinks, but isn't exclusive to them.

The counties listed are mostly in the central and southeastern parts of NC. The cities of Wilmington, Fayetteville, and New Bern are included in that area.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

Robert Lee Kellar - #MP15021
Missing From: Muscatine County, IA
Missing Age: 20 [Note: NamUs lists the UID's age range as 35-45 but DDP says the UID's age is undetermined]
DLC: February 12, 1990
Height: 6'1" (71 inches)
Weight: 135-160 lbs
Hair Color: Brown, possibly dyed blonde
Circumstances: Kellar always wanted to be a singer in a rock and roll band. He would hitchhike to California, Colorado and Florida, exploring the United States and chasing that dream. The last time he left, he never came back. Kellar's family believes he is residing in another state probably Colorado, California, New York or Florida. They have not had any contact with him and are concerned as a result of this.

Barry Butler O'Brien - #MP1428
Missing From: Santa Cruz, CA [approx. a 2.5-hour drive from Forestville, CA]
Missing Age: 33
DLC: February 1, 1992
Height: 6'2" (74 inches)
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Circumstances: O'Brien was last seen in Ben Lomond, California on February 1, 1992. He has never been heard from again. He was a self-employed woodcutter who lived out of his vehicle and had no permanent address; his last known address was in the Boulder Creek, California area. Prior to his disappearance, O'Brien frequented the San Lorenzo Valley area of California. He had talked about going to visit Oregon. Few details are available in his case. (per Charley Project)

Liam F. Morrissey - #MP10954
Missing From: Cincinnati, OH
Missing Age: 26
DLC: May 11, 1992
Height: 5'10" (70 inches)
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Circumstances: Morrissey was last seen in the vicinity of the 3600 block of Archer Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 11, 1992. He has never been heard from again. Morrissey may be in California. Few details are available in his case. (per Charley Project)

Monte Laine Skalsky - #MP50781
Missing From: Sacramento, CA [approx. a 2-hour drive from Forestville]
Missing Age: 28
DLC: December 1, 1992
Height: 6'2" (74 inches)
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Circumstances: Subject left his residence at approximately 1830 hours on 12/1/1992, destination unknown and has not been seen or heard from since. He left his wallet and ID behind.

Michael Timothy Georgeoff - #MP552
Missing From: Phoenix, AZ
Missing Age: 23
DLC: February 2, 1993
Height: 5'10" - 6'0" (70 - 72 inches)
Weight: 150 - 160 lbs
Hair Color: Blond/Strawberry
Circumstances: Georgeoff was last seen at approximately 6:00 p.m. on February 2, 1993, when a friend dropped him off in front of his home in the 2900 block of west Solano Drive south in Phoenix, Arizona. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case. (per Charley Project)

Theodore Meyer Gold - #MP50536
Missing From: Jackson, CA [approx. a 3-hour drive from Forestville]
Missing Age: 44
DLC: February 28, 1993
Height: 5'9" (69 inches)
Weight: 155 - 160 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Circumstances: None available. Known to wear a lot of rings.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The DNA Doe Project works to identify unnamed deceased people through the volunteer efforts of more than 60 experienced genetic genealogists. One of those volunteers is Lisa Needler, who is working to help identify a man known as the Wohler Bridge John Doe.

“The body was found, it was skeletal remains, found in 1994,” she said, “It says that subjects were hiking to a fishing hole and discovered the skeleton.”

On New Year’s Eve 1994, officials in Sonoma County say hikers discovered the body near Wohler Bridge in Forestville, California. The coroner said the man had suffered fractures to both sides of his skull and stab wounds to the scapula. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.

Not much else is known about the man. Officials say he was wearing a motorcycle jacket and boots when he died and had a Prince Albert piercing.

DNA matches to distant cousins have come from Craven, Jones, New Hanover, Brunswick and many other North Carolina counties.

“There's actually a large connection. A good majority of his relatives appear to be coming from about one-third of the state,” Needler explained.

Nonprofit working to solve California cold case with ENC ties using investigative genealogy

A nonprofit that got its start more than five years ago continues to work to identify John and Jane Does using investigative genealogy, and in one case has identified eastern North Carolina ties to a body found under a bridge in California nearly 30 years ago.

www.publicradioeast.org

 

[heartanium]

I found this fellow from North Carolina who fits the stats well:

John Woodrow Flowers - MP10841
March 1, 1991 - Bessemer, North Carolina

Age: 44
Height: 6' 1" (73 Inches)
Weight: 180 lbs
Circumstances: Gaton was last seen walking down Interstate 85 in Bessemer City, NC. He was known to live a transient lifestyle and may have been heading out west. It should be noted that he was last seen approximately 6 years before his family reported him missing.

 

[Springrain]

Just finding out about this case from the DNA Doe Project, following.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

https://www.facebook.com/2011009255824516/posts/3433640620228032