CA CA - Baker, UncMale, 33-70, UP2466, found in desert, full set of dentures, $30 in cash, poss. name "J.H. Mollenaar," Nov '70

[citizen_sleuth]

NamUs #UP2466 / Doe Network 2420UMCA

Demographics
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Uncertain
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 70
Estimated Age Range (Years): 33-70
Estimated Year of Death: 1970
Estimated PMI: Months
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Cause of Death: Unknown

Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: November 28, 1970
NamUs Case Created: August 25, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed: September 1, 2008
Location Found: Baker, California
County: San Bernardino County
Circumstances of Recovery: Skeletal remains, designated "John Doe #06-70," found scattered in the desert of Cronise Valley, south of Baker, CA. Full upper and lower dentures found at scene and mandible (no skull found). Information developed at scene indicated that decedent may be "J.H. Mollenaar." Identity can only be established by DNA. Currently only partial DNA profile can be developed (2 locus STR). California lab attempting to develop mtDNA).
Inventory of Remains: Head not recovered; Torso not recovered; One or more limbs not recovered; One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Physical Description
Hair Color: Unknown
Head Hair Description: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinctive Physical Features: Full set of dentures

Clothing and Accessories
- Pieces of dark green dress pants (On the Body)
- 10 $1 bills and 1 $20 bill, folded (On the Body)

News Coverage
"Mystery Death Probe Continues," San Bernardino County Sun, 3 December 1970, B4.

 

[heartanium]

Mollenaar is an intresting name, seems to be of Dutch origin

 

[PatLaurel]

2420UMCA - Newspapers.com

 

[citizen_sleuth]

2420UMCA - Newspapers.com
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I wonder how they arrived at the conclusion the remains were more recent than the 1930s -- maybe the series on the dollar bills found with the body in addition to forensic examination?