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A couple canoeing in the area found the body of the decedent floating in the Surplus Canal near 1800 North 4900 West in Salt Lake city. The canal is located northwest of the Salt Lake International Airport. He had a wire around his neck but it did not appear to cause injury. He had been in the canal for several months.

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6948Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
March 13, 1982

Location Found
Salt Lake City, Utah
Estimated Age Range
25-35 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
--
ME/C Case Number
198200250

Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
le Nickname
--
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)
25-35
Estimated Year of Death
1981-1982
Estimated PMI
Months
Height
5' 4"(64 inches) , Measured
Weight
145 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
March 13, 1982
NamUs Case Created
April 15, 2010
ME/C QA Reviewed
April 21, 2010

Location Found Map
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
County
Salt Lake County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
The victim was found floating in the surplus canal, He had a wire around his neck. He had been in the canal for several months.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
Dark Brown Hair, medium length, with moderate graying on sides and back
Body Hair Description
Black/dark brown; abundant over torso and back
Facial Hair Description
Black/dark brown mustache
Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/markLinear scar extending from right upper abdominal quadrant vertically past the umbilicus on the right to the suprapubic region.
Faint linear scars on back of left wrist and forearm

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Blue handkerchief Near the Body
ClothingThe body was observed to be wearing Levis jeans, a heavy coat with fleece lining, a vertically striped brown and white shirt with a western design, jockey shorts, and long wool socks.On the Body
Eyewear None On the Body
Footwear None On the Body
Jewelry The victim was wearing a Seiko Digital wrist watch silver in color. The watch was an hour fast from the original time and was still working. The watch was made in 1980.On the Body

Investigating Agencies
 Salt Lake City Police Department
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Agency Case Number
1982-20551
Amberly Crowford, --
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Case Contributors
 Amberly Doubt, Law Enforcement
Salt Lake City Police Department
(801) 799-3454

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Case File:  1717UMUT

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Unidentified Male
Date of Discovery: March 13, 1982
Location of Discovery: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior to discovery (1981-1982)
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: White/Other
Gender: Male
Height: 5'3" to 5'5"
Weight: 140-150 lbs.
Hair Color: Black or dark brown with moderate graying on sides and back, medium lenght. Had a black mustache
Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: X-rays indicated lower back surgery. The incision was on the front part of his body just below the navel. Linear scar extending from right upper abdominal quadrant vertically past the umbilicus on the right to the suprapubic region. Faint linear scars on back of left wrist and forearm. Abundant dark brown/black hair over torso and back.

Dentals: Available. X-rays are available. Number nine chipped 12, 15, 21, MODFLCR /5 cavity present.
Fingerprints: Available in AFIS. RT: 11 pm 58 co 15; LT: 29 pm 01 10 09.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Levi jeans, a heavy coat with wool lining, a brown and white vertically striped shirt with a western design, jockey shorts, and long wool socks. No shoes were located.
Jewelry: Silver Seiko digital wrist watch. The watch was an hour ahead of the local time and was still working. The watch was made in 1980.
Additional Personal Items: Blue handkerchief.

Case History

A couple canoeing in the area found the body of the decedent floating in the Surplus Canal near 1800 North 4900 West in Salt Lake city. The canal is located northwest of the Salt Lake International Airport. He had a wire around his neck but it did not appear to cause injury. He had been in the canal for several months.

Investigating Agency(s)

If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Utah State Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Cody Lougy
Agency Phone Number: 801-584-8410
E-Mail
Agency Case Number: 1982-20551 or 198200250
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: MP/UP #6948
Former Hot Case Number: 2141
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)

NamUs
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