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The victim was found on September 23, 1991 hanging from a tree near railroad tracks in South Bend, Indiana.
He may be an illegal immigrant.

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/286umin.html

The Doe Network:
Case File 286UMIN



Sketch of Victim by David R Wood

Unidentified Hispanic Male


Discovered on September 23, 1991 in South Bend, Indiana.
Cause of death was strangulation/suicide.

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 25 - 35 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6", 135 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Black collar length hair, brown eyes. Blood type: B+.
Dentals: Full set of teeth, no dental work.
Tattoos: 2 tattoos: One of a banner on the right thigh; other a fedora-style hat with a blank face, mustache and goatee on the right chest.

Clothing: He was wearing a women's 3/4 length brown coat, a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, white socks and tan high top work boots, size 7 1/2.
Pocket contained section of Bloomington, IL newspaper dated 9/19/91 and blue plastic harmonica.

Case History
The victim was found on September 23, 1991 hanging from a tree near railroad tracks in South Bend, Indiana.
He may be an illegal immigrant.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
South Bend Police Department
574-235-9201
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCIC Number:
U-519297789
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
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South Bend John Doe (1991)

South Bend John Doe was a male who was discovered hanging from a tree in South Bend, Indiana in 1991. His cause of death was either strangulation or suicide and it is possible he may be an illegal immigrant.
Physical Characteristics
He had black, collar-length hair and brown eyes.
He had a full set of teeth and no dental work.
He had two tattoos: one of a banner on his right thigh and one of a fedora-style hat with a blank face, goatee and mustache on the right side of his chest.
Clothing & Additional Items
A women's 3/4 length brown coat
A red sweatshirt
Blue jeans
White socks
Tan high top work boots (Size 7 1/2)
He also had a section of the Bloomington, Illinois newspaper dated from September 19, 1991 and blue plastic harmonica in his pocket.

South Bend John Doe



Sex Male
Race Hispanic
Location South Bend, Indiana
Found September 23, 1991
Unidentified for 28 years
Postmortem interval Unknown
Body condition Unknown
Age approximation 25-35
Height approximation 5'6
Weight approximation 135 pounds
Cause of death Suspected homicide
Suspected suicide

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