Author Topic: DORCHESTER JOHN DOE (2): BM, 15-20, found in a wooded area - 6 October 1988 - possibly named Hooker  (Read 226 times)

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The victim's body was found in a wooded area off of Eldon Street with the body of a another teenager.

He may have gone by the name Hooker.

Boston Police believe that both boys may be from Bronx, New York and could have been of Jamaican ancestry.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12972?nav



Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
1988-1019

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American

Estimated Age Group
Late Teen/Young Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years)
15-17
Estimated Year of Death
--
Estimated PMI
--
Height
5' 10"(70 inches) , Measured
Weight
160 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
October 6, 1988
NamUs Case Created
October 9, 2014
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Street Address
in the woods opposite 29 Eldon St
Dorchester, Massachusetts
County
Suffolk County
GPS Coordinates
--
Circumstances of Recovery
HOMICIDE PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
May have gone by the name Hooker. May have been from or had ties to the Bronx, N.Y.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
1/2 inch & curly
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
lost to insect activity by time of autopsy.
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Blue Reebok bag (secured by BPD)Near the Body
Clothing long sleeved black knit shirt, black pants with a thin gray pinstripe, green belt and multicolored (Red, White & Olive) briefs On the Body
Footwear white & Blue Nike shoes, blue sock sOn the Body

Investigating Agencies
Boston PD
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Agency Case Number
81-876-911
John Cronin, Detective
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Case Contributors
Maureen Hume, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Massachusetts Office of Chief Medical Examiner
(617) 267-6767

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2554umma.html

2554UMMA - Unidentified Male



Date of Discovery: October 6, 1988
Location of Discovery: Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 15-20 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair: Black, 1/2" long and curly
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Long sleeved black knit shirt or sweatshirt, black Joy Vence pants with a thin gray pinstripe, green army belt, red/white/olive briefs, blue socks, white and blue Nike sneakers.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Reebok bag near the body.

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's body was found in a wooded area off of Eldon Street with the body of a another teenager.

He may have gone by the name Hooker.

Boston Police believe that both boys may be from Bronx, New York and could have been of Jamaican ancestry.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Joseph Cahill
Agency Phone Number: 617-267-6767
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1988-1019

Agency Name: Boston Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Det. John Cronin
Agency Phone Number: 617-343-58377
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 81-876-911

Agency Name: CrimeStoppers Tip Line
Agency Contact Person: Det. John Cronin
Agency Phone Number: 800-494-TIPS or text "TIP" to CRIME (27463)
Agency Case Number: N/A

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 12972

Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC
BPD News

Admin Notes
Added: 2/23/15; Last Updated: 1/23/19

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Street Address
in the woods opposite
29 Eldon St
Dorchester, Massachusetts

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https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/unidentified-persons/john-does

JOHN DOES - DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
Dorchester, Massachusetts
October 6, 1988





Remarks:
John Doe #1, possible first name of "Clayton", is described as a Black male, 14 to 16 years old, 5'4", with black hair. John Doe #2, possible first name of "Hooker", is described as a Black male, 15 to 17 years old, 5'10", with black hair.

Details:
On October 6, 1988, two black males were found shot in the head execution style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The bodies were covered with a tarp. Next to the bodies was a foam cylinder with two holes and gun powder residue assumed to be used as a suppressor, and a blue nylon “Reebok” gym bag. The victims may be of Jamaican decent and possibly from the Bronx, New York.

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If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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John Doe 1988
Date found Oct. 6, 1988
An unidentified boy was found deceased in a small wooded area along Eldon Street in Dorchester within Suffolk County on October 6, 1988. The boy had been deceased a few days before being found. He is estimated to be 14-16 years old. He Stood approximately 5’04” tall and weighed around 130 lbs. He had short black cropped hair and brown eyes. The boy was found clothed wearing a gray sweater, blue shirt, blue jeans, red underwear, white socks and white Avia sneakers. A second young black male, approximately 17-20 years old was found deceased next to the boy. The second male is also unidentified. Both males appear to have died around the same time. Investigation into their deaths has revealed that both males may have been from or had ties to the Bronx, New York area. The image above is a facial reconstruction completed by a NCMEC Forensic Artist and depicts what the boy may have looked like in life.

Location found: Dorchester, MA
Estimated age: 14-16
Sex: Male

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Hooker

Hooker

"Hooker" was the name possibly used by a young man found shot to death alongside his companion, Clayton.

Case
Both young men had ties to the Bronx in New York and possibly to Jamaica. Clayton has since been reconstructed, yet Hooker has not. The reason was due to the fact that his face was too decomposed.

Hooker

Sex Male
Race Black
Location Dorchester, Massachusetts
Found October 6, 1988
Unidentified for 30 years
Postmortem interval Days
Body condition Decomposed
Age approximation 15-20
Height approximation 5'10
Weight approximation 160 pounds
Cause of death Gunshot (homicide)

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http://amwfans.com/thread/6796/dorchester-john-massachusetts-1988

Dorchester John Does- Massachusetts- 1988

From the fbi.gov website- ViCAP section (slightly reformatted for easier reading):

Remarks:

John Doe #1, possible first name of "Clayton", is described as a Black male, 14 to 16 years old, 5'4", with black hair. John Doe #2, possible first name of "Hooker", is described as a Black male, 15 to 17 years old, 5'10", with black hair.

Details:

On October 6, 1988, two black males were found shot in the head execution style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The bodies were covered with a tarp. Next to the bodies was a foam cylinder with two holes and gun powder residue assumed to be used as a suppressor, and a blue nylon “Reebok” gym bag. The victims may be of Jamaican decent and possibly from the Bronx, New York.

Submit a Tip:

If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/unidentified-persons/john-does

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https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/13/dorchester-john-does/

Dorchester John Does

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DISCOVERY:
On October 6, 1988, the bodies of two young men were found in a wooded lot off 29 Eldon Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The bodies, which were already beginning to decompose, were stacked on top of each other and covered with a tarp.

AUTOPSY:
Upon the bodies being brought in for examination, it was discovered the two John Does had died a few days prior to being discovered. Given the level of decomposition, there had been a lot of insect activity by the time the autopsy occurred.

The cause of death was deemed to be by gunshot. Both John Does had been shot in the head, execution style.

DETAILS:
John Doe #1 is described as being an African American male between the ages of 14 to 16 years old. He stood at 5’4″ and weighed approximately 128 to 132 pounds. His black hair was worn short and cropped, and he had brown eyes. When found, he was wearing a grey and black sweater, a blue shirt, blue jeans, red gym shorts, white socks, red jockey underwear, and white and blue Avia sneakers.

His name is believed to be Clayton.

John Doe #2 is described as being an African American male between the ages of 15 to 20 years old. He stood at 5’10” and weighed 160 pounds. His hair was black with 1/2″ long curls, and his eyes were brown. When found, he was wearing a long-sleeved black knit shirt or sweatshirt; black Jay Vence pants with a thin grey pinstripe; a green army belt; red, white and olive-coloured briefs; blue socks; and white and blue Nike sneakers.

His name is believed to be Hooker.

A Reebok bag was found near the bodies, as was a foam cylinder with two holes and gunpowder residue that’s thought to have been used as a suppressor.

Police believe the pair to have been from Bronx, New York and be of Jamaican descent.

CASE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Those with information regarding the identity of the two John Does are being asked to contact the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at 617-267-6767. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-494-6372.

Image Credit: NCMEC

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