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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14560Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
May 9, 1976
Location Found
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Estimated Age Range
18-22 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
04-76-0526

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group
Late Teen/Young Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
18-22
Estimated Year of Death
1976
Estimated PMI
1 Days
Height
5' 7"(67 inches) , Measured
Weight
150 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
May 9, 1976
NamUs Case Created
December 8, 2015
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Street Address
Beech Grove Road
Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165
County
Bullitt County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
On May 9, 1976, the **** body of a young white male was found, badly burned and partly decomposed, in Bullitt County, KY. The hands were so badly burned that processing by our lab was impossible at that time. The hands were severed from the body and forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Unit for special processing.

A fingerprint classification was made and is as follows:

17 L 1 U III 4.
M 1 U III

In 1976, the F.B.I. ran this classification through its criminal records file, and its military and civilian file with negative results. Although a forensic odontological report was not made, it was noted that the victim had the following dental characteristics:
• Old fracture of left mandible.
• 1st Molar, upper left, rotted off at gum.
• Lower right bicuspid grown crooked in toward toungue.
An autopsy was performed on the body and no evidence of shooting or cutting was indicated. X-ray examination did show the subject had an old, healed fracture of the left “mandudiable” (perhaps mandible). It appeared the subject had never received any dental work.

Description is as follows: Fingerprint classification is listed above:
• Race: White
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18-22
• Height: 5’ 7”
• Weight: 140-150 lbs.
• Shoe Size: 7 ½ E (actual) – Probable Size Worn: 8 D
• Eyes: unknown
• Hair: Light Brown with reddish tint
• Teeth: #14 1st molar upper left rotted at gum, #28 1st lower right bicuspid crooked, grown in toward tongue
• Blood Type: A negative
• No tattoos or surgical scars
• No jewelry or identification on body
• Clothing: Appears to have been Western style from remains that were not burned and were adhering to the body.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Charred/burned
Circumstance Notes
Person was found in Shepherdsville, KY (Bullitt County)

Physical Description
Hair Color
Red/Auburn
Head Hair Description
Full Head of Hair.
From Autopsy Report: "Examination of hair reveals it to be brown in color with red appearance to ends, which appear to be changed secondary to heat."
Body Hair Description
"The hair within the axilla has a brownish to auburn appearance."
"Pubic hair appears auburn in coloration."
Facial Hair Description
mustache
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
Eye color was either not documented, or burnt beyond recognition.
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Other distinctive physical characteristicActual Shoe Size 7 1/2 E
Blood Type: A neg. DU neg.
No apparent scars or tattoos.
Subject is circumcised.

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing He was wearing a blue fish net body shirt, white cotton western style shirt with snap buttons, and light blue cotton denim jeans. His belt, socks, and shoes were missing.On the Body
Clothing No other clothing was discovered.Near the Body
Eyewear No eyewear was discovered.On the Body
Footwear Subject was discovered without footwear.On the Body
Jewelry He had no jewelry in his possession.On the Body

Investigating Agencies
Kentucky State Police
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Agency Case Number
04-76-0526
Jeremy Mabe, Detective
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Case Contributors
Jeremy Mabe, Law Enforcement
No Agency Entered
Amy Burrows-Beckham, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office
(502) 489-5209

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1568UMKY - Unidentified Male



Date of Discovery: May 9, 1976
Location of Discovery: Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky
Estimated Date of Death: 1 day or more prior
State of Remains: Burned
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-22 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6" to 5'7"
Weight: 140 to 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown to auburn at the ends; wore a mustache. The auburn coloration may have been a result of the body being burned.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed fracture to left side of lower jaw. A- blood type. Circumcised.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available. 1st Molar, upper left, rotted off at gum. Lower right bicuspid grown crooked in toward toungue. It appeared the subject had never received any dental work.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Blue fishnet undershirt, a white cotton western style shirt with snap buttons, and light blue cotton denim jeans. No belt was found on the jeans. The victim was found with no shoes or socks. The victim’s actual shoe size is 7.5E, but he more than likely wore 8D.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.

Circumstances of Discovery
On May 9, 1976, the body of a young white male was found, badly burned and partly decomposed. There were signs of sexual assault.

It is possible that the victim may have been a mechanic who specialized in Volkswagens and may possibly be from Canada.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Bullitt County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: 270-766-5078 or 502-543-7074
Agency Phone Number: Jeremy Mabe
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 04-76-0526

Agency Name: FBI ViCap
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-634-4097
Agency E-Mail: vicap(at)leo.gov
Agency Case Number: John Doe 9

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 14560

Information Source(s)
NamUs
FBI ViCap

Admin Notes
Added: 11/17/10; Last Updated: 4/10/18