Identified! CA - Palmdale, UP17872, Wht/hisp Male , 15-25, Near Angeles Forest Highway, May'18 N/A

[GuyfromCanada]

Namus case Unidentified Person Case Found no media coverage.

Demographics
Gender Male
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 30
Estimated Age Range 15-25 Years
Estimated Year of Death 2018
Estimated PMI 6 Weeks
Height 5' 5"(65 inches) , Estimated
Weight Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Date Found May 10, 2018

Location Found
Street Address 23681 Angeles Forest Highway Palmdale, California 93550
County Los Angeles County
Circumstances of Recovery The deceased was found in the Angeles National Forest but appeared to have died elsewhere.
Details of Recovery


Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Mummified
Physical Description
Hair Color Black
Head Hair Description Short, crew cut
Left Eye Color Unknown or Missing
Right Eye Color Unknown or Missing

Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information


Clothing and Accessories

Clothing

Black skinny jeans, size small, "Bullhead Denim Co."; Boxer short underwear; Polo shirt with horizontal striped, size Large "Outdoor Life"

Footwear
Black Nike Air Max tennis shoes with white sole (size 9)

 

[tarabull]

From NamUs link above:

Possible First Name Juan
Possible Middle Name Humberto
Possible Last Name Chacaj, Jr.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Namus link was taken down.

 

[Nancy Drew RN]

Hopefully they were able to confirm his possible identity. I will say, googling unidentified and Angeles National Forest, there are a LOT of bodies found in or near there.

 

[iulia]

He was indeed identified as Juan Chacaj, Jr., 16. His death was ruled a homicide - multiple sharp force injuries.

https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2018-03648