OR OR- Portland, WhtMale, 25-35, UP9601, skeleton found near a vent beside a house, fully clothed. Oct 1993.

[cheemsg]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Biological Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years): 25-35
Estimated Year of Death: 1992-1993
Estimated PMI: 12 Months
Height: 5' 11"(71 inches) , Estimated

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: October 1, 1993
NamUs Case Created: December 12, 2011

Location: Portland, Oregon
County: Multnomah County
Circumstances of Recovery: A fully-clothed human skeleton was found alongside a house, near a dryer vent, covered by blackberry bushes. The individual was determined to be a white male, between 25-35 years of age at the time of death. This individual had several skeletal anomalies such as defects of the spine (vertebrae) which may have or may not have caused symptoms in life.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains: One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton

Clothing and Accessories​

1. Maroon and black plaid winter button front jacket. "Great Northwest Sportswear" brand, size XL.2. Probably white T-shirt, BVD brand size XL.3. Blue jeans, "Levi Strauss" brand 34x34.4. Ankle socks, probably white.
On the Body

Footwear
High top basketball shoes, black and purple in color, "LA Gear" brand, "Catapult" style, size 11 1/2.

 

[iulia]

From Doe Network: 2621UMOR

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Several skeletal anomalies such as defects of the spine (vertebrae) which may have or may not have caused symptoms in life. They include: Only five cervical vertebrae present; Thoracic vertebrae 4, 5, and 6 appear to be congenitally fused and deformed; Medial extremity of the right clavicle exhibits cortical erosion with exposure of the underlying cancellous layer; Ribs R6 and R7 are fused at the dorsal extremity, may be connected to thoracic vertebrae anomaly; Cranial vault is shortened, occipital appears somewhat flattened asymmetrically; and Ossification of the right external auditory meatus.

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Availale

Circumstances of Discovery A fully-clothed human skeleton was found alongside a house on the 2800 block of Southeast 92nd Avenue, near a dryer vent, covered by blackberry bushes.

 

[TheHighestPriestess]

The skeletal anomalies make me think these anomalies may be congenital. Particularly the shortened cranial vault and the ribs being fused.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

It is really unfortunate if they do not have and can't obtain DNA.

Speculation: he had a known medical diagnosis of some kind while he was living. He might have even lived in a nearby house, passed away, and been hidden by relatives or caregivers where he was found. Of course there are possibly other scenarios. JMO.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

I wonder if he had Klippel-Feil syndrome.