Identified! FL - Orlando, WhtMale UP529, 30-50, homeless, strawberry blonde, Dec'99 - NamUs removed

[Romulus]

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NamUs UP Case 529

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/529

Unidentified White male
* Found December 10, 1999 in Orlando, FL​

* Estimated Year of Death: 1999 to 1999

Vital Statistics
* Estimated age: 30-50 years old
* Approximate Height: 71' estimated
* Distinguishing Characteristics: The decedent's hair is strawberry blonde and approximately six inches long; The decedent had long sideburns and mustache and beard. These features are also strawberry blonde; blue eyes; Well healed scars on the right mid lower quadrant. Multiple well healed scars on the arms, forearms, hands, abdomen, knees, and legs; Confederate flag tattoo on the left upper arm reads: "RED". A flowerlike tattoo is on the dorsal aspect of the left forearm. A skull tattoo with wings, tusks, and a sword is on the right upper arm. A cross tattoo with skulls is on the dorsal

* Dentals: Dental information / charting is available and entered



* Clothing/Jewelry: The decedent is wearing a green t-shirt rolled up to the armpits, a pair of black jeans, navy-blue briefs, white socks, and dark green, gray, white, and black tennis shoes.

* DNA: Sample submitted - Tests complete


Case History: The decedent and another transient got involved in a fist-fight at 10pm and then again at 10:30pm. The decedent had a history of fighting with others. After the fight everyone went their own way. The next day one of his friends was looking for the decedent and found the decedent lying in the grass covered by a plastic advertising sign. Possibly known as "Gerard Polk."​

 

[Ambercat]

I can't help but wonder if this man had some sort of interaction with the real Gerald Polk from Hudson, FL and he took his identity or they switched identities for whatever reason.
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9299/0

 

[Sleuthster]

I can't help but wonder if this man had some sort of interaction with the real Gerald Polk from Hudson, FL and he took his identity or they switched identities for whatever reason.
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9299/0

Wow that is eerie the fact that there is a Gerald Polk missing from Florida.

 

[Sparky]

I wonder it the tatto "Red" is a nickname?

I found Richard Enk from MO, last seen 5/2/99. Alias "Red", has scars, but no mention of tats and no picture of him. Height is the same and around the same age.

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/24038/6/

 

[carbuff]

I bet he stole or found the ID somewhere.

 

[madamx]

I came across this guy on doe and it has a little more info and a sketch.

Unidentified White Male

• • The victim was discovered on December 11, 1999 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida
  • Estimated Date of Death: December 10, 1999

Vital Statistics

• • Estimated age: 30 - 50 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'9"; 187 lbs.
• • Distinguishing Characteristics:
• • Strawberry blond hair approx. 6 inches long. Blue eyes. Long sideburns. Mustache and beard also strawberry blond.
• • Distinguishing Marks:
• • Well healed scar on the right mid lower quadrant.
  • Multiple well healed scars on the arms, hands, abdomen, knees and legs.
• • Tattoos:
• • Left upper arm; tattoo of confederate flag reading "Red";
  • flower/flowerlike tattoo on dorsal left forearm;
  • skull tattoo with wings, tusks and sword on right upper arm;
  • cross tattoo with skulls on dorsal upper right forearm;
  • skull tattoo with wings on dorsal aspect right lower forearm;
  • illegible tattoo on dorsal right hand;
  • butterfly tattoo on dorsal aspect of right hand;
  • illegible tattoo on ventral aspect of right forearm.
• • Clothing:
• • Green T-shirt rolled up to the armpits, black jeans, navy blue briefs, white socks, & dark green-gray-white-black sneakers.
• • Fingerprints: Available.
  • Dentals: Available. Teeth natural, in poor repair.
  • DNA: Available - Codis.

Case History
The victim was located at 4925 South Orange Blossom Trail (outside in fenced area), Orlando, FL. The victim and another transient got involved in a fistfight at 22.00 and then again at 23.30.

The decedent had a history of fighting with others. After the fight everyone went their own way. The next day one of his friends was looking for him and found him lying in the grass covered by a plastic advertising sign.

He was a consumer of alcohol.

 

[madamx]

104DMTN - Ricky Lee Franks

Name: Ricky Lee Franks
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: June 7, 1985
Location Last Seen: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

Physical Description
Date of Birth: February 2, 1961
Age: 24 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Hair Color: Dark Blond
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Franks is mentally disabled and has discipline problems.

Identifiers
Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
Ricky Lee Franks has been missing since June 7, 1985. He lived at 1610 Norvel Avenue. He went to a grocery store and never returned home

104DMTN - Ricky Lee Franks

 

[madamx]

David Robert Tait
Missing since July 1, 1985 from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
Classification: Missing



Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: January 28, 1960
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 26 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8-5'9"; 160-165 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Dark blond to brown hair; green eyes.
  • AKA: Dave

Circumstances of Disappearance
Tait was last heard from by his family in the summer of 1985. David had separated from his wife at the time.



The Doe Network: Case File 4378DMFL

 

[madamx]

1711DMNC - Michael Ernest Black

Name: Michael Ernest Black
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 04, 1987
Location Last Seen: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina

Physical Description
Date of Birth: July 6, 1956
Age: 31 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 - 185 lbs.
Hair Color: Blond/Strawberry
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Mike
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scar left wrist, right arm, right thigh, abdomen, back, Tattoo on right arm, left arm, right forearm, left forearm, tattoo descriptions of "star in circle", "snake" and "spider" - exact locations not define, Wears moustache

Identifiers
Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Blue t-shirt
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: Black tennis shoes

1711DMNC - Michael Ernest Black

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Oddly enough, there is a Gerard Polk missing from Florida who fits most stats except that he's brunette.
1669DMFL - Gerald Steven Polk

 

[YaYa_521]

He's been excluded. But yes, very odd situation. I wish we knew who he thought was trying to get him.

MP19371 Craig Alexander 01/28/1985 Chittenden VT
MP8994 Michael Allan 10/31/1997 Pasco FL
MP7515 DOUGLAS MACKENZIE 07/02/1985 Osceola
FL MP7448 William Moldt 11/07/1997 Palm Beach FL
MP9299 Gerald Polk 12/21/1991 Pasco FL

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The only suggestion that comes to mind is
Randall K. Menard – The Charley Project

 

[Sleuthster]

I wonder it the tatto "Red" is a nickname?

I found Richard Enk from MO, last seen 5/2/99. Alias "Red", has scars, but no mention of tats and no picture of him. Height is the same and around the same age.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

That's a good find. I think the drawing looks a lot like him. Especially around the nose and bridge. Seems realistic the time frame. Did you submit this?

 

[tatertot]

Just noting, the UID had a possible ID of "Gerard Polk" while the missing man's name is one letter off: "Gerald Polk." It's still interesting that the two names are so similar, and even if Gerald has been ruled out as being this UID, maybe as suggested above, Gerald and the UID had met at some point, and Gerald may have been part of the homeless community.

Agreeing that Richard Enk seems like a strong possible match. Both men had scars on their arms, while the UID had more scars listed elsewhere on his body, many of which would be hidden (and unknown to others) by his clothing, especially if he often wore long pants.

Enk had facial scars not listed for the UID, but if the UID's face was badly injured in the fight (there's only a reconstruction, no photo), maybe these were obscured by the antemortem injuries?

Also agreeing you should submit this possible match if you haven't already. Like you said, both have red/strawberry blonde hair and have a nickname (or possible nickname) of Red!

 

[iulia]

The NamUs page for this UID is down. He is still listed on Doe Network and Fluiddb.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

 

[SHSASUsleuth23]

**BUMPING** in July 2024. I've always wanted to know more about Richard Enk. It may be the black and white picture. I get the idea this guy was a scrapper or possible brawler. Maybe I'm wrong? His picture reminds me of a co-worker/former church member I know.