Author Topic: NASHVILLE JOHN DOE (1988): WM, 24-34, found in a vacant field along River Road - 11 May 1988 (Read 170 times)

Akoya · « **on:** November 23, 2020, 11:05:29 am »

Unidentified male was found in a vacant field along River Road adjacent to Vulcan Park. Although the remains were discovered in May, the victim had been wearing winter clothing at the time of his death.

Akoya · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:15:40 am »

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8525?nav

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8525 Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
May 11, 1988

Location Found
Nashville, Tennessee
Estimated Age Range
24-34 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
88-112192
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)
24-34
Estimated Year of Death
1987-1988
Estimated PMI
Months
Height
5' 8"(68 inches) , Estimated
Weight
155 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
May 11, 1988
NamUs Case Created
February 18, 2011
ME/C QA Reviewed
February 19, 2011

Location Found Map
Street Address
Vacant Field along River Road
adjacent to Vulcan Park
Nashville, Tennessee
County
Davidson County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
Unidentified male was found in a vacant field along River Road adjacent to Vulcan Park. Although the remains were discovered in May, the victim had been wearing winter clothing at the time of his death.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Facial and head area were mummified and not recognizable.
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
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Right Eye Color
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Eye Description
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Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Black Casio watch that was displaying the correct time when the remains were found.Near the Body
Clothing Army type fatigue pants with Size 32 waist. Light Blue or Gray jacket with pinkish or purple patches in the shoulder area. These patches may have been bleached during prolonged exposure. White shirt with blue pin stripes.On the Body
Footwear Brown penny loafer type shoes. On the Body
Jewelry Distinctive gold colored ring with a Trojan warrior head embossed on a blue background. (See photo in Images section) On the Body

Investigating Agencies
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
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Agency Case Number
1988-112192
Steven Jolley, Detective
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Agency Case Number
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Case Contributors
Steven Jolley, Law Enforcement
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Lauren Fisher, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Forensic Medical
(615) 743-1800
Candice Sexton, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Forensic Medical
(615) 743-1800

Akoya · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:32:16 am »

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/258umtn.html

258UMTN - Unidentified Male

Date of Discovery: May 11, 1988
Location of Discovery: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Estimated Date of Death: November 1987
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 24-34 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150 to 160 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Army pants (size 32 waist); brown loafer shoes and a gray jacket with pinkish/purple shoulder pads.
Jewelry: Casio watch. Gold ring with a Trojan's head embossed on a blue, labradorite stone.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was found on May 11, 1988 at River Road at Vulcan Park. Although he was found in May, he was dressed in winter clothing.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Det. Steven Jolley
Agency Phone Number: 615-862-7400
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1988-112192

Agency Name: Davidson County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Candice Sexton or Lauren Fisher
Agency Phone Number: 615-743-1800
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: U300866217
NamUs Case Number: 8525

Information Source(s)
NamUs
Nashville Police Department

Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 7/21/19

Akoya · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:47:33 am »

Nashville
Tennessee

Akoya · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:49:04 am »

Akoya · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:57:23 am »

River Rd., Nashville

Akoya · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2020, 12:06:52 pm »

Akoya · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2020, 12:12:26 pm »

River Rd, Nashville TN

Akoya · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2020, 12:17:52 pm »

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