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18 week gestation fetus found in Des Moines sewage system on 11/23/1987.

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10853Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
November 23, 1987
Location Found
Des Moines, Iowa

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
10-1396

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian


Estimated Age Group
Fetus
Estimated Age Range (Years)
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Estimated Year of Death
1987
Estimated PMI
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Height
Measured
Weight
1 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
November 23, 1987
NamUs Case Created
December 14, 2012
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
County
Polk County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
18 week gestation fetus found in Des Moines sewage system on 11/23/1987.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Investigating Agencies
Des Moines Police Department
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Agency Case Number

Case Contributors
Megan Rausch, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Polk County Medical Examiner's Office
(515) 286-2102

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Case File: 2456UMIA
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Unidentified Male
Date of Discovery: November 23, 1987
Location of Discovery: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Estimated Date of Death: 1987
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: Fetus
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Case History
An 18-week gestation fetus was found in the Des Moines sewage system.

Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Polk County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Megan Rausch
Agency Phone Number: 515-286-2102
Agency Case Number: 10-77-1396
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #10853
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)
NamUs

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Located in: Cargill Inc
Address: 3000 Vandalia Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317

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