LA LA - Belle Chasse, WhtMale 16-17, UP88342, hanged, suicide note, Feb'75

[Sweetluv]

February 14, 1975...
Who is this young man????

 

[theshadow45]

February 14, 1975...
Who is this young man????

Unidentified for 47 years today.

 

[sadnews]

1st I read somewhere that his shirt was Puritan Brand and that that was a high end brand sold on Cape Cod. Also,What about Bayard Cousins as a match? Bayard William Cousins

 

[sadnews]

I don't know how they determine age but if it is by appearance alone I can guarantee you that if I were ever found and unidentified they would classify me as a teenager or pre-teen even though I am 25. A few years ago I was carded to rent a rated R movie. I get the stink-eye if I try to buy liqour. lol

I hear ya. I still get carded at 47. I think my bones however would give away my age lol

 

[cenazoic]

I suspect that there may be confusion between the Cape Cod shop called Puritan's (which sells other designers' goods). They didn't start making a shirt branded 'Puritan Cape Cod' until 2012.

That is different from the Puritan brand, which was owned by a company called Warnaco in the early-mid 1970s. (Later acquired by Walmart.)

Bayard Cousins has been previously discussed quite a bit. I think part of the problem is that, because most/all records (and his mortal remains) in Belle Chasse JD's case have been lost, there's no way to compare the two.

 

[Sweetluv]

The writing from the suicide note could be compared to that of Cousins..if a sample of his exists.

 

[branmuffin]

1st I read somewhere that his shirt was Puritan Brand and that that was a high end brand sold on Cape Cod. Also,What about Bayard Cousins as a match? Bayard William Cousins

Bayard Cousins has been spoken about extensively in this thread as well as others put forward for consideration. I'm sure LE have been through all those because some are brought up repeatedly. I don't know if the young man is every going to be identified. LA have suffered some devastating floods and hurricanes over the years where evidence has been lost.

As for his age, a skeleton decides the age to a certain extent regardless of someone's youthful exterior. Bones fuse, cartilage wears down, bone loss due to disease or infection, evidence of giving birth in the case of a woman, etc.

 

[Romulus]

Bayard Cousins has been previously discussed quite a bit. I think part of the problem is that, because most/all records (and his mortal remains) in Belle Chasse JD's case have been lost, there's no way to compare the two.

Only DNA is the way?

 

[Triss]

Only DNA is the way?

Sadly there's no DNA available for John Doe for comparison

 

[Sweetluv]

Just referencing the above....so the jar, suicide note, blanket...all that is gone as well(?) Disappointing since they could have been potential DNA sources.
I feel so sad for this young man.
I hope he knows how many of us care for him.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Plaquemines Parish John Doe has not been identified for 47 years.

 

[Sweetluv]

Where was the spot this young man was found?
Well traveled area or secluded?
Walking paths...
Anything close or nearby..gas station, diner, hotel, ect?

 

[Oakie]

Where was the spot this young man was found?
Well traveled area or secluded?
Walking paths...
Anything close or nearby..gas station, diner, hotel, ect?

Doe Network says "he was located on the banks [sic] of the Mississippi River", so probably in the narrow, wooded riparian strip between the levee and the water's edge. There is a road on top of the levee; perhaps he was spotted by a passing motorist.

Edit: I've followed this case on WebSleuths for some time. I cannot believe that this is anyone besides Bayard Cousins.....

 

[Coco'sMommy]

Doe Network says "he was located on the banks [sic] of the Mississippi River", so probably in the narrow, wooded riparian strip between the levee and the water's edge. There is a road on top of the levee; perhaps he was spotted by a passing motorist.

Edit: I've followed this case on WebSleuths for some time. I cannot believe that this is anyone besides Bayard Cousins.....

I have had the same feeling for years as well. Gut reaction.

 

[Springrain]

Is there anything that might point towards John Doe not being Bayard Cousins? I know it has been discussed a lot, but I still think it is a strong possibility.

 

[breachtones]

Is there anything that might point towards John Doe not being Bayard Cousins? I know it has been discussed a lot, but I still think it is a strong possibility.

Really just the age, 22 compared to a really oddly specific 16-17.
Must’ve been a pretty tall 16-17 year old I think.

 

[PumpkinDoodles]

This one really baffles me.

I am convinced this is Bayard Cousins or Harmon Shay.

 

[carbuff]

This one really baffles me.

I am convinced this is Bayard Cousins or Harmon Shay.

I think he's Charlie Wallace. (info starting here earlier in the thread). LA - LA - Belle Chasse, WhtMale 16-17, UP88342, hanged, suicide note, Feb'75)

I think his mother's non-identification was mistaken. Everything else is just too close.

 

[Kiranerys]

I think he's Charlie Wallace. (info starting here earlier in the thread). LA - LA - Belle Chasse, WhtMale 16-17, UP88342, hanged, suicide note, Feb'75)

I think his mother's non-identification was mistaken. Everything else is just too close.

If Charlie didn't fit so perfectly my only other choice is Bayard. He has to be one of these 2 IMO.