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ME/C Case Number 08-3019
Demographics
SexMale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)30-45
Estimated Year of Death2004-2008
Estimated PMI Years
Height 5' 9"(69 inches) , Estimated
WeightCannot Estimate
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date Body Found March 14, 2008
NamUs Case Created August 26, 2010
Location Found Map
LocationDetroit, Michigan 48228
CountyWayne County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Circumstances of RecoveryVictim was wrapped in a comforter or blanket, tied with a electrical cord and partially buried in a shallow grave in a back alley off Mansfield St. Several other sets of human remains were found in the same alley.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Distinctive Physical Features
Other distinctive physical characteristic - This individuals nose may have shown signs of past injury (may have had a "bend" to the left.
Clothing and Accessorie
Accessories (near the body) - Purple plastic lighter, a AA Battery, several coins and a set of keys with a Las Vegas Dollar key chain were found with the body
Clothing (on the body) - Black short sleeved button up shirt with a dramatic "Chinese dragon" design on the front and back, it appears he only buttoned the lower two buttons. Trousers (poorly preserved). Black leather belt with a silver buckle.
Footwear (on the body) - Black sandals with no socks-indicating he may have died during a warmer month.