Author Topic: ARLINGTON JOHN DOE: BM, 30-45, found under the Roosevelt Bridge - 16 January 2003  (Read 77 times)

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The decedent's skeletal remains were found intact inside a sleeping bag under the Roosevelt Bridge.  He was homeless, and may have used the name "John Hardy". During a field interview with police officers, some years before, he provided an address of Fairfax County, Virginia. All checks have failed to provide any further information.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6484?nav



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6484Male, Black / African American
Date Body Found
January 16, 2003
Location Found
Arlington, Virginia
Estimated Age Range
30-45 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
N2003-48651
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)
30-45
Estimated Year of Death
2002-2003
Estimated PMI
Months
Height
5' 8"(68 inches) , Estimated
Weight
Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
January 16, 2003
NamUs Case Created
December 21, 2009
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Location
Arlington, Virginia 22202
County
Arlington County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
A maintenance worker found skeletal remains under the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, an area where homeless people sleep. Anthropologist determined the remains were of a black male, mid to late 30's. Interval between death & discovery, several months.

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

Physical Description
Hair Color
Unknown
Head Hair Description
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Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing Gray-green slacks "Jason Daniels", waistband measures 34", leg length 29".
Greenish shirt, gauze-like fabric, no label; collar 17".
Navy baseball-type cap with Safeway "S".
Base-ball cap, possibly green, with Chicago White Socks emblem.
Red and blue knit stocking cap, burgundy glove "Isotoner" one size.
Black sweatshirt, no label.
Green/white/red quilted jacket with hood, "Yukon Ridge", size "L".
Tan slacks "J. Crew", size 32-34 regular fit.
Burgundy jacket with hood "Timberland", size "M".
Fragments of blue jean fabric, waistband and pocket fabric.
Leather glove.
White sock fragments with blue "Polosport" on cuff.
Pair of white socks.
Army green sleeping bag.
"Coleman" green sleeping bag.
Brownish blanket.
Grayish blanket.
Tan blanket.
Quilted blanket.Near the Body
Footwear Left tennis shoe, white with black, "Reebok DMX", size 9.On the Body
Jewelry Bracelet with 6 metal bands. On the Body

Investigating Agencies
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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Agency Case Number
N2003-48651
Stephanie Becker, Investigator
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Case Contributors
Paul Yoakam, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Pending Assignment
(855) 626-7600

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/562umva.html

562UMVA - Unidentified Male

 

Reconstruction of the decedent by the FBI; previous rendering.

Date of Discovery: January 16, 2003
Location of Discovery: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Benign growth on the left side of the upper jaw, which would have been noticable and could have impaired his ability to speak or eat. Possible inflammation in both of the legs.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Medium burgundy Timberland hooded jacket, large quilted green, red and white Yukon Ridge hooded jacket, J. Crew tan slacks, size 34-32, gray-green Jason Daniels slacks, size 34-29, greenish shirt, gauze-like fabric with no label, fragments of blue jeans with pockets, one white sock with Polosport in blue near the cuff, a pair of white socks, one left Reebok DMX tennis shoe, size 9, possibly green Chicago White Sox cap, Navy Safeway baseball cap, red and blue knit stocking cap, burgundy Isotoner glove, one leather glove.
Jewelry: Bracelet with 6 metal bands.
Additional Personal Items: Army-green sleeping bag, green Coleman sleeping bag, brown, gray, tan and quilted blankets.

Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent's skeletal remains were found intact inside a sleeping bag under the Roosevelt Bridge.

He was homeless, and may have used the name "John Hardy". During a field interview with police officers, some years before, he provided an address of Fairfax County, Virginia. All checks have failed to provide any further information.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Northern District Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Constance Di Angelo or Paul Yoakam
Agency Phone Number: 703-530-2603 (Di Angelo) or 757-683-8366 (Yoakam)
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: N2003-48651

Agency Name: United States Park Police: Criminal Investigations Branch
Agency Contact Person: Detective Kevin B. Fornshill
Agency Phone Number: 202-610-8751
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2003-1379

NCIC Case Number: U330007381
NamUs Case Number: 6484

Information Source(s)
NamUs

Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 12/13/17

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A maintenance worker found skeletal remains under the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, an area where homeless people sleep.


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