Author Topic: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, hanging on a billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *GRAPHIC*  (Read 268 times)

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The decedent was found hanging on a frame inside of a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road. It appeared that the decedent committed suicide and did not want to be identified. The decedent was possibly from Europe.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/9009



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9009 Male, White / Caucasian
Date Found
January 19, 1997
Location Found
Las Vegas, Nevada
Estimated Age Range
45-60 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
--
ME/C Case Number
97-00314

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)
45-60
Estimated Year of Death
--
Estimated PMI
--
Height
5' 10"(70 inches) , Measured
Weight
177 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
January 19, 1997
NamUs Case Created
August 1, 2011
ME/C QA Reviewed
August 2, 2011

Location Found Map
Street Address
West of Industrial & North of Spring Mountain
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
County
Clark County
GPS Coordinates
--
Circumstances of Recovery
The decedent was found hanging on a frame inside of a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road. It appeared that the decedent committed suicide and did not want to be identified. The decedent was possibly from Europe.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Recognizable face

Physical Description
Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray
Head Hair Description
Wavy graying-dark brown/black approximately 4" long
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Hazel
Right Eye Color
Hazel
Eye Description
Hazel with a brownish cast
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/markTiny 1/2 inch scar over the body of the right brachioradialis.
Left upper arm has a small pox vaccination scar.

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Knife with a wooden handle and wooden sleeve, one large black plastic comb, one small black plastic comb, one black pen, one blue penNear the Body
Clothing Beige trench coat, beige underwear, black pinstriped suit, black and red neck tie, white shirt, blue sweater On the Body
Eyewear Eyeglasses found in one of the coat pockets On the Body
Footwear Socks, black shoes On the Body
Jewelry Yellow metal wrist watch On the Body

Investigating Agencies
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
(702) 828-3111

Agency Case Number
970119-0552
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Case Contributors
Ashley Grygor, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Clark County Office of the Coroner/ Medical Examiner
(702) 455-3210

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/513umnv.html

513UMNV - Unidentified Male

 

Reconstruction by David R. Wood; decedent's belongings. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.

Date of Discovery: January 19, 1997
Location of Discovery: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 177 lbs.
Hair: Brown, 4" long
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical absence of appendix.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Beige trench coat, black suit, brown belt, blue sweater, black shoes and a white shirt.
Jewelry: Yellow metal wristwatch.
Additional Personal Items: Eyeglasses found in coat pocket. Knife with a wooden handle and wooden sleeve, one large black plastic comb, one small black plastic comb, one black pen, one blue pen.

Circumstances of Discovery
On January 19, 1997, the victim was found hanging on a frame of a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road.

It appeared that the decedent committed suicide and he did not want to be identified.

He possibly was from Europe.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Clark County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Ashley Grygor
Agency Phone Number: 702-455-3210
Agency E-Mail: CoronerUnidentified(at)co.clark.nv.us
Agency Case Number: 97-0314

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 9009

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Clark County Coroner

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2009; Last Updated: 11/10/18

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https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Clark_County_John_Doe_(1997)

Clark County John Doe (1997)

Clark County John Doe was a man who was found hanging from a billboard in Nevada. It is believed that the victim was a native of a European country and was probably a foreigner to the United States.



Clark County John Doe




Sex Male
Race White
Location Las Vegas, Nevada
Found January 19, 1997
Unidentified for 22 years
Postmortem interval Recent
Body condition Recognizable face
Age approximation 45 - 60
Height approximation 5'8
Weight approximation 177 pounds
Cause of death Hanging

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On January 19, 1997, the victim was found hanging on a frame of a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road.



Spring Mountain and Industrial Road
Las Vegas, Nevada

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On January 19, 1997, the victim was found hanging on a frame of a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road.

Pacific Asian Plaza - Shopping Centers - 5115 Spring Mountain Rd, Chinatown, Las Vegas, NV




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