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Human remains found near the edge of the scrub woods along westbound lane of Basin Road near New Castle. Note: Law Enforcement officers, Medical Examiners and Coroners system user please refer to "circumstances" in police section for details.

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6632Male, Hispanic / Latino
Date Body Found
October 17, 1994
Location Found
New Castle, Delaware
Estimated Age Range
25-35 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
--
ME/C Case Number
1994-N-1044

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)
25-35
Estimated Year of Death
1994
Estimated PMI
--
Height
5' 5"(65 inches) , Measured
Weight
138 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
October 17, 1994
NamUs Case Created
February 2, 2010
ME/C QA Reviewed
November 24, 2010

Location Found Map
Location
New Castle, Delaware
County
New Castle County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
Human remains found near the edge of the scrub woods along westbound lane of Basin Road near New Castle. Note: Law Enforcement officers, Medical Examiners and Coroners system user please refer to "circumstances" in police section for details.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Recognizable face

Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
Wavy, well groomed, "widow's peak" on forehead.
Body Hair Description
Shaved publis.
Shaved arm pits.
Abundant dark, male body hair.
Additional Notes: Fingernails: Well manicured.
Teeth in excellent condition.
Facial Hair Description
Clean shaven, trimmed mustache.
Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing Shirt - long sleeve, button front, size Medium, color gray/white and tan label, made in Panama Pants - Long, size medium, color Khaki

Shorts, black in color worn under khaki pants, rolled at waist, too large for decedent

Belt - Dress type, dark brown, fold colored buckle

Socks - Dress type, thin material, color black

Underwear - T-shirt, white in color, size medium 38-40, label "fruit of the Loom"On the Body
Clothing None Near the Body
Eyewear None On the Body
Footwear Shoes - None recovered On the Body
Jewelry Wallet - Leather [folding type] brown in color. No identification.
Fifteen one-dollar bills, 1 nickel, bill serial numbers were from all over the country On the Body

Contacts
Investigating Agencies

CASE OWNER
Division of Forensic Science
(302) 577-3420

Agency Case Number
06-94-79262
No Investigator Entered
Case Contributors
James Schaeffer-Patton, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Division of Forensic Science
(302) 577-3420
Hal Brown, Public

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1398umde.html

1398UMDE - Unidentified Male

 
Reconstructions of the victim (right by Carl Koppelman). To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.

Date of Discovery: October 17, 1994
Location of Discovery: New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Presumed homicide

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 25 - 35 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 138 lbs.
Hair: Black (wavy, well groomed, "widow's peak" on forehead)
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Shaved underarms; abundant dark body hair; well manicured fingernails; and clean shaven trimmed mustache.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Teeth in excellent condition with no fillings. Evidence of moderate to severe periodontal disease present around lower first molars. Heavy calculus present between the teeth.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: A long sleeve, gray/white and tan label button front shirt (size medium and made in Panama); long khaki pants (size medium); black shorts worn under khaki pants, rolled at waist (too large for decedent); dark brown fold colored buckle belt (dress type); black socks (thin material. dress type); and white Fruit of the Loom t-shirt (size medium, 38-40). No shoes.
Jewelry: Brown leather wallet (folding type). No identification
Additional Personal Items: Fifteen one-dollar bills, one nickel (the bill serial numbers were from all over the country). Blanket he was wrapped in

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located along the westbound lanes of Basin Road near New Castle. Route 141 is a well-travelled highway and very close to Interstate 95. He was wrapped in a blanket and appeared to have been dumped at the location.

A witness reported to police that a van had been parked on the shoulder of the roadway earlier (where the body was found) and that the driver was a white male.

His cause of death remains undetermined, yet police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 06-94-79262

Agency Name: Delaware State Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 94-N-1044

NCIC Case Number: U783338906
NamUs Case Number: 6632
Information Source(s)
NamUs
News-Journal

Admin Notes
Added: 3/24/10; Last Updated: 3/30/19

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https://counteverymystery.blogspot.com/2018/09/october-17-1994-new-castle-delaware.html

October 17, 1994 New Castle, Delaware John Doe



On October 17, 1994 a man was walking down the west bound lanes of Basin Road in New Castle, Delaware when he found a pink sheet. Wrapped inside was that of a man. It is unknown what the cause of death is, but it's possibly a homicide due to the way the body was found. A witnessed claimed to see a van parked on the shoulder near where the man was found. The driver was a white male.

He was a Hispanic male between 25 and 35 years old. He was 5'5" and 138 lbs. He has brown eyes. He has black hair that was wavy and well groomed, and had a widows peak. He was clean shaven and trimmed mustache.  He was well groomed. His armpits and pubic hair was shaved. His hands were manicured and he did have sign of periodontal disease around the first molar and calculus present between teeth.

He was wearing a medium (made in Panama) grey, tan, and long sleeve button up shirt, medium long khaki's, black shorts under the khakis that were rolled at the waist, brown belt buckle, medium fruit of the loom t-shirt, and no shoes. He had a folding type brown wallet with no I.D., but with 15 one dollar bills and one nickle.

SOURCES:
http://unidentified.wikia.com/wiki/New_Castle_County_John_Doe_(1994)
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1398umde.html
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6632/details (Postmortem picture)

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