Author Topic: NORFOLK JOHN DOE: UM, 14-25, found floating in the Elizabeth River - 5 March 2003  (Read 87 times)

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The decedent was found floating in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium. Interval between death & discovery, days to weeks.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2560?nav



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2560Male, Multiple
Date Body Found
March 5, 2003
Location Found
Norfolk, Virginia
Estimated Age Range
14-25 Years

Case Information
Case Numbers

NCMEC Number
1200754
ME/C Case Number
T2003-61942
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino, Asian

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years)
14-25
Estimated Year of Death
2003
Estimated PMI
7 Days
Height
5' 8"(68 inches) , Measured
Weight
135 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
March 5, 2003
NamUs Case Created
August 30, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed
August 31, 2008

Location Found Map
Location
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
County
Norfolk City
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
The decedent was found floating in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium. Interval between death & discovery, days to weeks.

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
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Facial Hair Description
NONE
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
INDETERMINATE
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing BLACK PRINT SHIRT, BROWN BELT WITH LEATHER BELT BUCKLE WITH THE OUTLINE OF A HORSE, BLUE JEANS, BLUE PLAID BOXER SHORTS, BLACK SOCKS, AND BROWN WORK BOOTS.On the Body
Footwear BROWN WORK BOOTS: BRAHMA BRAND On the Body

Investigating Agencies
CASE OWNER
Tidewater District ME Office
757-683-8366

Agency Case Number
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Elizabeth Kinnison , --
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NORFOLK POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Agency Case Number
03-0305035001
INV WRAY, --
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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/2486umva.html

Case File: 2486UMVA
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Artistic rendering of the victim

Unidentified Male
Date of Discovery: March 5, 2003
Location of Discovery: Norfolk, Virginia
Estimated Date of Death: A week prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
** Listed information is approximate
Estimated Age: 14-25 years old
Race: Unknown. An anthropologist stated the remains represent an Asian male, with possible Caucasian racial admixture but other ethnic groups such as Hispanic or Mexican, cannot be ruled out.
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6" to 5'8"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No scars or tattoos were identified. No facial hair.
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black shirt, blue jeans with a brown leather belt with a buckle of a horse depicted on it, blue plaid boxers, black socks, and brown Brahma work boots.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Case History
The victim was found floating in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk.

Investigating Agency(s)
If you have any information about this case please contact;
Agency Name: Norfolk Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 757-441-5610
Agency Name: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia
Agency Contact Person: David Baldwin
Agency Phone Number: 757-683-8366
Agency Case Number: ME: T2003-61942; NCMEC: 1200754
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #2560
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Information Source(s)
NamUs
NCMEC

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https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Norfolk_John_Doe_(2003)

Norfolk John Doe (2003)

Norfolk John Doe was a young man found deceased in a river in Virginia in 2003. His exact race is unknown, yet he may have been of Asian or Hispanic ancestry and could have also been of Caucasian admixture.



Sex Male
Race Asian/Hispanic/White
Location Norfolk, Virginia
Found March 5, 2003
Unidentified for 16 years
Postmortem interval 7 days
Body condition Decomposed
Age approximation 14-21
Height approximation 5'6 - 5'7
Weight approximation 135 pounds
Cause of death Drowning

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https://counteverymystery.blogspot.com/2018/06/march-05-2003-norfolk-virginia-john-doe.html

March 05, 2003 Norfolk, Virginia John Doe



On March 05, 2003 in Norfolk, Virginia a young man was found floating in the Elizabeth River. The area he was found near was Harbor Park Stadium. It was estimated he had died about a week before. His cause of death is not listed.

He was a male between 14 and 25 years old. His race is undetermined, but he is believed to be Asian with some Caucasian, but being Hispanic has not been ruled out. He was 5'6" to 5'8" and around 135 lbs. He had black hair and it was noted he had no facial hair.

He was found fully clothed. He was wearing a black shirt with blue jeans, a brown belt with a belt buckle depicting a horse,blue plaid boxers, black socks and Brahama brown work boots.

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http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2486umva.html
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2560
http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1200754

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The victim was found floating in the Elizabeth River near Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk.


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