FL FL- Wooded area north of the Jupiter Interchange on I-95, John Doe # UP1210, Jan. '88, DNA - John Lee Peppard of Alaska, 2024.

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Palm Beach County John Doe (1988) is now Identified

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1988 Homicide Victim

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''In January 1988, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in a wooded area north of the Jupiter Interchange on I-95 in Jupiter, Florida. Jupiter is located on the southeastern coast of Florida, just north of West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene where they determined the remains were that of a white male. The man had distinctive physical characteristics, including brown, curly, medium-length hair that was tied back with a rubber band. The man’s remains were transported by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office. It was determined that the man was likely between the ages of 46 and 60 years old, stood about 5’6” tall, and weighed about 150 pounds. It was determined that the man died due to homicide.

At the time of his discovery, Palm Beach County John Doe was wearing a light-colored T-shirt with the words "Bottle Club and Liquor of Key West" printed on the front, cutoff blue Levi's jeans, a brown leather belt, and size 7 black Converse sneakers. The man showed signs of chronic inflammation as he had a knot on his right shoulder blade, possibly from carrying heavy loads or engaging in strenuous work during his life. It was noted that the man was muscular and in excellent physical condition.''

'In April 2008, details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP1210.''

'Reference DNA samples were collected from a potential relative and compared to the DNA profile of the unknown man. This investigation led to the positive identification of the man, who is now known to be John Lee Peppard of Alaska, born October 10, 1946. Peppard was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and worked in the flooring repair and installation trade. He was known to travel between the Florida Keys, Texas, California, Alaska and Idaho where lived a lifestyle that was described as being somewhat transient.'