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SHELBY COUNTY JOHN DOE ( 2003): HM, 15-18, found in creek bed below interstate bridge I-240 - 23 May 2003
Akoya:
The body of a male was found in the Nonconnah Creek under a bridge near I-240 and Getwell Road in Memphis.
An anthropological assessment of his bones showed that he may have had poor nutrition or chronic sickness during childhood, and he may have been a migrant worker who grew up outside of the United States.
Akoya:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/300?nav
Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP300 Male, Multiple
Date Body Found
May 23, 2003
Location Found
Memphis, Tennessee
Estimated Age Range
15-18 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
--
ME/C Case Number
2003-2015
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Estimated Age Group
Adolescent
Estimated Age Range (Years)
15-18
Estimated Year of Death
2003
Estimated PMI
2 Days
Height
5' 2"(62 inches) , Estimated
Weight
137 lbs, Estimated
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
May 23, 2003
NamUs Case Created
June 29, 2007
ME/C QA Reviewed
September 1, 2008
Location Found Map
Street Address
Nonconnah Creek near Getwell Road and I-240
Memphis, Tennessee
County
Shelby County
GPS Coordinates
--
Circumstances of Recovery
found in creek bed below interstate bridge, NEAR I-240
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
black
Body Hair Description
--
Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Tattoo"UL" on the back of his left hand in the web near the thumb, a tattoo on his right forearm, palmside that says "JOE" along with some unidentifiable writing
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Red Bic lighter from victim's right front pants pocket. Near the Body
Clothing a black short sleeve shirt with letter Z and a Starter Brand logo symbol on the front, brown corduroy pants, black web belt, brown socks On the Body
Footwear white Nike shoes with blue accents, blue and white soles with the words "Flight" written on the side
Investigating Agencies
Agency Case Number
--
Eric Jensen, --
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Case Contributors
Benjamin Figura, Forensic Anthropologist
West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
(901) 222-4600
Angeline Taylor, Medicolegal Death Investigator
West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
(901) 222-4600
Akoya:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/846umtn.html
Artistic renderings of the victim; Victim's tattoo
Unidentified Male
Date of Discovery: May 22, 2003
Location of Discovery: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Estimated Date of Death: 2-4 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 15-22 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'1" to 5'3"
Weight: 135-140 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, short.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Two homemade tattoos of "UL" on the back of his left hand in the web near the thumb and "JOE" and some unidentifiable writing on his right forearm, palm side. Healed fracture of his nose and a healing fracture to his big right toe.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available in CODIS.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: A black short sleeve shirt with the letter "Z" and a Starter Brand logo symbol on the front, brown corduroy pants, black web belt, brown socks, white Nike shoes with blue accents and blue and white soles with the words "Flight" written on the side.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: A red BIC lighter in his pocket.
Case History
The body of a male was found in the Nonconnah Creek under a bridge near I-240 and Getwell Road in Memphis.
An anthropological assessment of his bones showed that he may have had poor nutrition or chronic sickness during childhood, and he may have been a migrant worker who grew up outside of the United States.
Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Memphis Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Phone Number: 901-636-3300
E-Mail
Agency Name: Shelby County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 901-544-7200
E-Mail
Agency Case Number: ME: 2003-2015; NCMEC: 1106240
NCIC Case Number: U000019346
NamUs Case Number: UP #300
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC
Akoya:
Nonconnah Creek
Akoya:
Memphis
Tennessee
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