NY NY - Bronx, WhtMale, 35-55, UP6021, possible homeless, froze to death, prosthetic testicle. Feb 2000.

[cheemsg]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years): 35-55
Estimated Year of Death: 2000
Height5' 8"(68 inches) , Measured
Weight: 164 lbs, Measured

Circumstances​

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: February 8, 2000
NamUs Case Created: October 13, 2009
ME/C QA Reviewed: October 14, 2009

Location Found Map​

Location: Bronx, New York
County: Bronx County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped): 40.88457, -73.887659
Circumstances of Recovery:Unknown male found frozen by passerby in Van Cortlandt Park near Mosholu Parkway and Gunhill Road. Appeared undomiciled.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Insect/animal activity

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Black
Head Hair Description: black, wavy, 3"
Facial Hair Description: black/gray beard

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Artificial body part/aid
prosthetic left testicle

Scar/mark
faint scar on left side of neck

Clothing and Accessories​

wrangler jeans, size 36x32;
Black pants, size 26;
Gray cap;
Gray scarf;
Single gray glove;
Single blue glove;
Gray socks;
Black sweatshirt with "SALCAR";
Blue and orange shirt;
White jacket
On the Body

black boots

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Do all prosthetics game a serial number or other identifying code? TIA

 

[LaborDayRN]

Do all prosthetics game a serial number or other identifying code? TIA

I found this with some info....

Identification of human bodies is a necessary step in forensic practice. DNA analysis, fingerprints, and dental charting are considered conventional​

identification methods. However, these methods are not always applicable. Orthopedic surgical implantable devices provide valuable identity information when conventional methods of identification are not applicable or in challenging circumstances. This paper aims to review the usage of orthopedic implantable devices for forensic human identification.
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The Use of Orthopedic Surgical Impants for Forensic Identification: An Overview

Identification of human bodies is a necessary step in forensic practice. DNA analysis, fingerprints, and dental charting are considered conventional identification methods. However, these methods are not always applicable. Orthopedic surgical implantable ...

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