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BERRIEN COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 25-50 - Remains found in shallow grave in Benton Township - Dec 3, 2000
Scorpio:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8388
The unidentified remains of a white or possibly hispanic male were found in a shallow grave in December of 2000.
Scorpio:
https://counteverymystery.blogspot.com/2018/11/december-3-2000-benton-township.html
On December 3, 2000, the body of a man was found in a shallow grave in Benton Township, Michigan. It isn't stated how he had died, but he did die sometime in 2000. There's not much information on this case.
John Doe was a white or Hispanic male between 35 and 50 years old. He was 5'5" and 150 lbs. He had dark brown to black hair and his eye color is undetermined. He had healed fracture to the nasal bones. He was wearing Wrangler jeans, Fruit of The Loom briefs with stripes size 36/38, dark socks, black leather belt, and a purple short-sleeved Jerzee brand t-shirt with "Music City USA-Nashville Tennessee" written in white letters.
SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8388/details
Scorpio:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8388/details
Demographics
Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Possible First Name --
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range: (Years) 35-50
Estimated Year of Death: 2000
Estimated PMI: 3 Months
Height: 5' 5" (65 inches), Estimated
Weight:150 lbs, Estimated
Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: December 3, 2000
NamUs Case Created: January 18, 2011
ME/C QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
Location: Benton Township, Michigan
County: Berrien County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Circumstances of Recovery: The unidentified remains of a white or possibly hispanic male were found in a shallow grave in December of 2000.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Physical Description
Hair Color: Black
Head Hair Description: Dark brown to black straight hair
Body Hair Description --
Facial Hair Description --
Left Eye Color Unknown
Right Eye Color Unknown
Eye Description: Decomposition precluded eye color assessment.
Distinctive Physical Features
Other distinctive physical characteristic: Healed fracture to nasal bones
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing: Wrangler jeans, Fruit of the Loom briefs with stripes, size 36/38.
Dark socks, black leather belt, purple short sleeved Jerzee brand t-shirt with "Music City USA-Nashville, Tennessee" in white lettering
Scorpio:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/586ummi.html
Reconstructions of Victim
Unidentified White Male
The victim was discovered on December 3, 2000 in Berrien County, Michigan
Estimated Date of Death: 3 - 9 months
Skeletal Remains
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 35 - 50 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2" - 5'7"
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark brown to black, straight hair
- Dentals: Available. Several teeth missing with no filling or bridgework found in the victim's teeth.
- Clothing: Wrangler blue jeans, unknown size; dark socks; Fruit of the Loom striped briefs size 36-38; black leather belt; purple short sleeve T-shirt, Jersey brand, size XL 46 with "Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee." imprinted.
Case History
On December 3, 2000, the Berrien County Sheriff's Department recovered the skeletal remains of the man. The body was located in what appeared to be a shallow grave for up to 3-9 months.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Berrien County Sheriff's Department
Detective Bureau
Det. Sgt. Mike Danneffel
616-983-7141, Ext. 7245
mdanneff@berriencounty.org
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCIC Number:
U-430001065
Scorpio:
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