Author Topic: MARLBORO JOHN DOE: M, 18-34, found in a steel drum - 19 April 2002  (Read 228 times)

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On April 19, 2002, a Marlboro, NJ family discovered a 55 gallon steel drum which had been dumped on their residential property. The steel drum had been originally located in a ravine on the property which contained a small stream. The drum was moved to the end of the driveway by family members. The family believes that the drum was placed on their property no earlier than the night of April 18, 2002. On April 29, 2002, members of the Marlboro Police Department and the Monmouth County Health Department went to the property to remove the steel drum. The drum was found to be welded shut. Health Department officials utilized a probe to examine the interior of the drum and something solid was discovered. The Major Crimes and Forensics Units of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office immediately became involved. When the drum was opened, the body of a markedly decomposed, fully clothed adult male was discovered. No wallet or other identification was found with the body. It is believed that this decedent had been dead for approximately one month. Individual my be from central or northern NJ or one of the five boroughs of New York City.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1679/details




Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1679 Male, Other

Date Found April 19, 2002
Location Found Marlboro, New Jersey
Estimated Age Range 18-34 Years

Case Information

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number 13020485

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / EthnicityOther
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range 18-34 Years
Estimated Year of Death 2002
Estimated PMI--
Height 6' 0"(72 inches) , Estimated
Weight 145 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Found April 19, 2002
NamUs Case Created April 1, 2008
Agency QA Reviewed--

Location Found Map
General Location--Marlboro, New Jersey
County Monmouth County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of Recovery On April 19, 2002, a Marlboro, NJ family discovered a 55 gallon steel drum which had been dumped on their residential property. The steel drum had been originally located in a ravine on the property which contained a small stream. The drum was moved to the end of the driveway by family members. The family believes that the drum was placed on their property no earlier than the night of April 18, 2002. On April 29, 2002, members of the Marlboro Police Department and the Monmouth County Health Department went to the property to remove the steel drum. The drum was found to be welded shut. Health Department officials utilized a probe to examine the interior of the drum and something solid was discovered. The Major Crimes and Forensics Units of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office immediately became involved. When the drum was opened, the body of a markedly decomposed, fully clothed adult male was discovered. No wallet or other identification was found with the body. It is believed that this decedent had been dead for approximately one month. Individual my be from central or northern NJ or one of the five boroughs of New York City.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description Curly dark brown or black, 1/4 to 1/2 inch in greatest length.
Left Eye Color Unknown or Missing
Right Eye Color Unknown or Missing
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Other distinctive physical characteristic
Very narrow hips. Long fingers.

Clothing and Accessories
Accessories
Two single one dollar bills were found with body. Cell phone found.
Near the Body

Clothing
Ralph Lauren Chaps shirt, size XL which is red, white, blue and possibly yellow striped pullover shirt. The words "Chaps" and "Ralph Lauren" are printed randomly all over the shirt. Carhartt jeans, size 34x32. Belt with 3 prong buckle. White socks. Size 38 Hanes jockey underwear.
On the Body

Clothing
--
Near the Body

Footwear
9 1/2 wide ankle high black Timberland boots.
On the Body

Investigating Agencies

Monmouth Co. ME Office
Case Contributors
Anna Delaney, Forensic Anthropologist(609) 584-5054 ext. 5656 | lppdelaan@gw.njsp.org
New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Services
(609) 584-5054

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/452umnj.html

452UMNJ - Unidentified Male








Left to Right: Reconstruction of Victim by Donna Fontana. Reconstruction of Victim by Lewis Trowbridge. Sketch of victim's teeth. Victim's clothing.


Date of Discovery: April 29, 2002
Location of Discovery: Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: Approximately one month prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Homicide (stabbing)

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 17 - 24 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" - 6'1"
Weight: 140 - 150 pounds
Hair Color: Curly black hair, 1/4 to 1/2 inch in greatest length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Very narrow hips. Long fingers.

Identifiers
Dentals
: Available. 16 upper and 16 lower adult teeth. The lower teeth are crowded in front. There are two large spaces between various upper teeth but there is no space in the middle. There is evidence of regular dental care. Fillings and other evidence of regular care indicate that the victim's dental work was done by an American dentist.
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Unknown. Full x-rays are available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: A short sleeved red, white, blue, and yellow striped golf type shirt with an inner tag reading Chaps Ralph Lauren and a size of XL. The words Chaps and Ralph Lauren are printed randomly all over the shirt. The shirt was available only for a six-month time period because it was not a big seller. Originally sold at Macy's, the shirt made its way to Marshalls and T.J. Maxx department stores for clearance in its short run. Investigators believe the shirt was given to the man as a gift.

Carhart utility or carpenter style jeans, size 34x32. A pair of ankle high Chuka style black Timberland boots size 9 1/2 wide. Hanes Jockey shorts, size 38; and A belt with a 3 prong belt buckle. The jeans were buttoned and zippered closed appropriately.

Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Two single one dollar bills were found in the left front pocket of the jeans.

Circumstances of Discovery
On April 29, 2002, a Marlboro, NJ family discovered a 55 gallon steel drum which had been dumped on their residential property. The steel drum had been originally located in a ravine on the property which contained a small stream. The drum was moved to the end of the driveway by family members. The family believes that the drum was placed on their property no earlier than the night of April 18, 2002.

On April 29, 2002, members of the Marlboro Police Department and the Monmouth County Health Department went to the property to remove the steel drum. The drum was found to be welded shut. Health Department officials utilized a probe to examine the interior of the drum and something solid was discovered.

The Major Crimes and Forensics Units of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office immediately became involved. When the drum was opened, the body of a markedly decomposed, fully clothed adult male was discovered. No wallet or other identification was found with the body. The individual may be from central or northern NJ or one of the five boroughs of New York City.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: missingp@gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: 02-05798

Agency Name: Middlesex Regional Medical Examiner Office
Agency Phone Number: 732-745-3190
Agency Case Number: 13020485

Agency Name: Marlboro Township Police Department
Agency Phone Number: 732-536-0100
Agency Case Number: NJ State Police case number, 02-05798

NCIC Case Number: U290002402
NamUs Case Number: 1679

Information Source(s)
NamUs
New Jersey State Police
Central Jersey

Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2004; Last Updated: 5/12/18

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https://letsfindthem.wordpress.com/2012/09/27/murdered-monmouth-county-john-doe-still-unidentified/

Murdered Monmouth County John Doe Still Unidentified




The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Marlboro Police Department are engaged in a cooperative investigation regarding a murder which was discovered on April 29, 2002.

On April 19, 2002, a Marlboro family discovered a 55 gallon steel drum which had been dumped on their residential property. The steel drum had been originally located in a ravine on the property which contained a small stream. The drum was moved to the end of the driveway by family members. The family believes that the drum was placed on their property no earlier than the night of April 18, 2002.

On April 29, 2002, members of the Marlboro Police Department and the Monmouth County Health Department went to the property to remove the steel drum. The drum was found to be welded shut. Health Department officials utilized a probe to examine the interior of the drum and something solid was discovered. The Major Crimes and Forensics Units of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office immediately became involved. When the drum was opened, the body of a markedly decomposed, fully clothed adult male was discovered. No wallet or other identification was found with the body.

An autopsy performed on April 30, 2002, concluded that the cause of death was multiple sharp force injuries including a stab wound to the heart. The manner of death was determined to be homicide. It is believed that this decedent had been dead for approximately one month.

Numerous clothing items were discovered on the body. They are described as follows:

A short sleeved red, white, blue, and yellow striped golf type shirt with an inner tag reading Chaps Ralph Lauren and a size of XL. The words Chaps and Ralph Lauren are printed randomly all over the shirt.; Carhart utility or carpenter style jeans the size of which is 34×32; A pair of ankle high Chukka style black Timberland boots size 9 ½ wide; Hanes Jockey shorts, size 38; and A belt with a 3 prong belt buckle.

The decedent’s height was 6 feet and his weight is estimated to be between 140 & 150 pounds with a thin build. The decedent’s hips were very narrow and his fingers were long. Eye color was not discernible due to decomposition. Hair color is believed to have been dark brown or black and one quarter to one half inch in greatest length. Composite Sketch shows what the decedent might have looked like alive.

The decedent is believed to be a male of Hispanic/black admixture or white/black admixture. Age is estimated to be between 18 and 34.

A postmortem dental examination was performed. This examination revealed 16 upper and 16 lower adult teeth. The lower teeth are crowded in front. There are two large spaces between various upper teeth but there is no space in the middle. There is evidence of regular dental care.

Police have obtained a fingerprint from the decedent which is suitable for comparison. The fingerprint was launched through state and national fingerprint data bases with no matches found to date.

A Forensic Anthropologist with the New Jersey State Police has examined available evidence in the case. Based upon that examination, a composite sketch of what the decedent may have looked like was prepared.

Investigation has provided police with a basis to believe that the decedent may have been from central or northern New Jersey or one of the five boroughs of New York City.

Anyone with information concerning this matter is urged to call the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 732/ 431-7012 or 1 800/ 533-7443 (toll free) or the Marlboro Police Department at 732/ 536-0100

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