Author Topic: CINCINNATI JOHN DOE (2003): BM, 20-40, found floating in Ohio River - 17 May 2003 (Read 165 times)

Akoya · « **on:** July 20, 2020, 09:43:35 pm »

Deceased found floating in the Ohio River by a Tugboat operator, 50ft. from shoreline. He was a possible jumper off what is known as the "Purple People Bridge" in Cincinnati, OH. A citizen reported seeing a black male jump in the days prior 5-12-03.

Akoya · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:45:31 pm »

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11120/details

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11120 Male, Black / African American

Date Found May 17, 2003
Location Found Cincinnati, Ohio
Estimated Age Range 20-40 Years

Case Information

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
Case Number CC 03-00538

Demographics
Gender Male
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range 20-40 Years
Estimated Year of Death 2003
Estimated PMI Days
Height 6' 0"(72 inches) , Measured
Weight 220 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Found May 17, 2003
NamUs Case Created March 21, 2013

Location Found Map
Street Address Ohio River Near Spinney FieldCincinnati, Ohio
Count yHamilton County
GPS Coordinates--

Circumstances of Recovery Deceased found floating in Ohio River by Tug boat operator 50ft. from shoreline. Possible jumper off what's known as the "Purple People Bridge" in Cincinnati, OH (citizen reported seeing a black male jump in the days prior 5-12-03).
Details of Recovery

Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description short brown and curly
Body Hair Description nothing noted
Facial Hair Description scant short stubble present at chin
Left Eye Color Brown
Right Eye Color Brown
Eye Description Sclearae and conjunctivae are discolored. Eye color may not be accurate.
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing
Montana Blue Brand jeans 34 W 30 L
On the Body

Investigating Agencies

Cincinnati PD, District 1
--
Butler, Lt.

Liston, Sgt.

Cincinnati Police Homicide
--
Feldhaus, Officer

Cincinnati Police Department
--
Ron Camden, Criminalist

Case Contributors
Elizabeth Murray, Forensic Anthropologist
M.E. Consultant (anthropologist)
513-244-4948

Akoya · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:46:55 pm »

Possible jumper off what's known as the "Purple People Bridge" in Cincinnati, OH (citizen reported seeing a black male jump in the days prior 5-12-03).

The Newport Southbank Bridge, popularly known as the Purple People Bridge, stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Wikipedia

Address: 425 York St, Newport, KY 41071

The Newport Southbank Bridge – popularly known as The Purple People Bridge – opened on April 1, 1872, seven years after the end of the Civil War. It was the first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

http://purplepeoplebridge.com/history/

Akoya · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:50:23 pm »

The Purple People Bridge
The “Purple People Bridge” connects Pete Rose Way in Cincinnati to Third Street in Newport.

Akoya · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:52:32 pm »

Deceased found floating in Ohio River by Tugboat operator 50ft. from shoreline.

J. Miles Wolf
Ohio River Cincinnati Skyline

Akoya · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:54:05 pm »

Ohio River Near Spinney Field Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Bengals - Spinney Field Training Facility

Bengals used to practice in industrial wasteland

Akoya · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:55:36 pm »

http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/...-Remains/All-Unidentified-Remains.aspx?page=2

John Doe, #189

Incident location: Cincinnati, Ohio - Hamilton County
Incident date: 5/17/2003
Case number: 189

Case number: 189
Incident location: Ohio River near Spinney Field
Cincinnati, Ohio - Hamilton County
Incident date: 5/17/2003
Homicide date: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Height: Approximately 72-73 in
Weight: Approximately 200-220 lbs
Law enforcement agency: Hamilton County Coroner's Office

Details
The body of a black male was recovered from the Ohio River near Spinney Field, Cincinnati, OH. The victim is estimated to be 20-40 years old, 72-73 inches in height, 200-220 lbs and was wearing Montana Blue brand jeans, size 34W 30L. DNA and fingerprints are available for comparison.

Contact
Anyone with additional information or questions regarding this case should submit a tip.

Akoya · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:57:18 pm »

Akoya · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2020, 09:59:25 pm »

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