Author Topic: TUCSON JOHN DOE (1988) - M, 17-18, partially buried in a remote desert wash - 5 April 1988  (Read 197 times)

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The victim's remains were found partially buried in a remote desert wash south of Valencia road near Ryan Airfield in Tucson.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/7207/details



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7207 Male, Uncertain
Date Found
April 5, 1988
Location Found
Tucson, Arizona
Estimated Age Range
17-18 Years

Case Information

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
--
ME/C Case Number
ML88-0380

Demographics

Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
Uncertain

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 20
Estimated Age Range (Years)
17-18
Estimated Year of Death
1986-1987
Estimated PMI
Months
Height
5' 9"(69 inches) , Estimated
Weight
Cannot Estimate

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
April 5, 1988
NamUs Case Created
May 20, 2010
ME/C QA Reviewed
May 21, 2010

Location Found Map
Street Address
South of Valencia Road
Near Ryan Airfield
Tucson, Arizona 85735
County
Pima County
GPS Coordinates
--
Circumstances of Recovery
Remains were partially buried in a remote desert wash.

Details of Recovery

Inventory of Remains
Torso not recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Medium brown, up to 3 inches in length
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown or Missing
Right Eye Color
Unknown or Missing
Eye Description
Unknown
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing"Levi's" brand 701 pants, waist size 30, length 32; pant legs were rolled up into cuffs.On the Body

Investigating Agencies
PCSO
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Agency Case Number
88 04 05 237
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PCOME
--
Agency Case Number
ML88-0380
Bruce Anderson
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Case Contributors

Bruce Anderson, Forensic Anthropologist
Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
(520) 724-8600

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2473umaz.html

Case File: 2473UMAZ




Artistic rendering of the victim

Unidentified Male

Date of Discovery: April 5, 1988
Location of Discovery: Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: 10-16 months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 17-18 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'11"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown, up to 3 inches long.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: An extra left cervical rib which may have caused him to experience pinched nerve symptoms.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Levi 701 pants (30/32) with the pant legs rolled up into cuffs.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Case History
The victim's remains were found partially buried in a remote desert wash south of Valencia road near Ryan Airfield in Tucson.

Investigating Agency(s)

If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson
Agency Phone Number: 520-243-8600
Agency Case Number: ML88-0380; NCMEC: 1184116
NCIC Case Number: U643202425
NamUs Case Number: UP #7207
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC

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http://unidentified.wikia.com/wiki/Tucson_John_Doe_(April_5,_1988)

Tucson John Doe (April 5, 1988)

Tucson John Doe was a young man found deceased in Arizona in 1988.

Tucson John Doe




Sex Male
Race White
Location Tuscan, Arizona
Found April 5, 1988
Unidentified for 30 years
Postmortem interval 10 - 16 months
Body condition Skeletal
Age approximation 17 - 18
Height approximation 5'7 - 5'11
Weight approximation N/A
Cause of death Not stated(S)

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Ryan Airfield (RYN), 9698 West Ajo Highway, is a general aviation airport located about 14 miles southwest of Tucson at the intersection of Ajo Highway (State Route 86) and West Valencia Road.


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