CA CA - Llano, UnkMale 18-28, Clothing, Jewelry, 'Camacho Auto Sales' Key ring, Mar'93

[BrownBear]

1004UMCA - Unidentified Male

Victim's jewelry.

Date of Discovery: March 28, 1993
Location of Discovery: Llano, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months - 2 years prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-28 years old
Race: Unknown. Possibly White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Broad shoulders.

Identifiers
Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black Levis 501 jeans, size 32 by 30. Snakeskin belt with white metal buckle; brown shirt with rust floral design. Goodway brand, XL size, brown boots with elastic slip-on insert.
Jewelry: 1" long, yellow-metal medallion, rectangular, with the body of Christ in the shape of a cross. One yellow-metal rope necklace.
Additional Personal Items: Four keys on a ring, with a tab with "Camacho Auto Sales."

Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located by hikers at 2:00 PM in the LLano Desert, Highway 138 and 138th Street East, LLano, CA. The location is close to San Bernardino County.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Daniel Machian or Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512 or 323-343-0754
Agency E-Mail: dmachian(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1993-3169

Agency Name: LASD Homicide Cold Case Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops(at)lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 1993-09357-1171 / John Doe #5

NCIC Case Number: U685637820
NamUs Case Number: 3742

Information Source(s)
NamUs
LASD Homicide Cold Case Unit

Admin Notes
Added: 10/11/07; Last Updated: 4/19/19

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Camacho Auto Sales is a dealership in Palmdale, CA, about 30 mi/48 km from where this man was from.

 

[Melt71]

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Demographics​

Biological Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity Uncertain
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range (Years)18-28
Height5' 5"-5' 8"(65-68 inches) , Estimated

Circumstances​

Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found March 28, 1993
NamUs Case Created September 10, 2008

Location Found​

Location Llano, California 93544
County Los Angeles County
Circumstances of Recovery On 03/28/1993 @ 1400 hours these skeletal remains were found by hikers as they were walking through the desert.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Clothing and Accessories​

Jean Pants - "Levi 501" W3? x L30, dark color (possibly black), cuffs rolled upBelt - snake or reptile skin, silver buckleShirt - "Goodway" XL, button down, black buttons, patterned with squares - On the Body
Footwear - Left boot (partially disintegrated) - low profile, brown heel, lined with denim (no brand or size)