GA GA - Atlanta, BlkMale 18-29, 847UMGA/UP10228, Shot in head, Backpack might have been emptied, Apr'04

[BrownBear]

847UMGA - Unidentified Male​

Reconstructions of Victim.

Date of Discovery: April 07, 2004
Location of Discovery: Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia
Estimated Date of Death: 2004
State of Remains: Recognizable face.
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 18-29 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 127 lbs
Hair Color: Black.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Right ear is pierced once. Left ear is pierced twice.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints:Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue jeans; black belt; yellow Polo 21 shirt; red/white/blue 76'ers round style hat; white ''Air Jordan'' tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: White Air jordan tennis shoes; backpack; Bible and loose papers.

Circumstances of Discovery​

Victim was shot and killed in front of the Gardens of Dunwoody Apartments in Atlanta, Georgia on April 7, 2004.

He had been carrying a back pack that looked as though it had been emptied. A bible and some loose papers were found.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Linda Gochenouer
Agency Phone Number: 404-508-3524
Agency E-Mail: lhgochenouer(at)dekalbcountyga.gov
Agency Case Number: 04D-0468

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 10228

Information Source(s)​

NamUs

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Bumping case up. I think this young man is missed by someone and could have been travelling around, possibly reported missing in another state.
RIP. I hope you are identified soon.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Could he be:

Cordell, missing from OH in March '04, known to travel, similar facial hair, 27 y.o.?

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Phillip, missing from OH in Feb. '04, has pierced ears, although has tattoos not listed for the UID:

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Felix, missing from IN in '03:

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Marcus, missing in '02, known to be travelling, although has a facial scar not listed for the UID:

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