The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Biological Sex- Male
Race / Ethnicity- White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group- Adult - Pre 50
Height- 5' 11"(71 inches) , Measured
Weight- 138 lbs, Measured
Date Body Found- January 13, 1972
NamUs Case Created- January 5, 2025
County- San Diego County
Circumstances of Recovery- The decedent was seen in the area at 3:30pm and talked to a gentleman that lives at 253 N. 21st. St. The decedent asked if ok to stay on his lawn. At approx. 5:10pm, the decedent was observed by the homeowner on all fours in front of residence. The decedent was assisted to the rear of the residence were he was given some coffee and food. The decedent started declining right away and was deceased before medics could arrive.
Condition of Remains- Recognizable face
Facial Hair Description- full growth of a mustache and beard; within were gray hairs.
Eye Color- Hazel
Description
Tattoo
On the decedent's left foreman were three homemade tattoos. At the wrist area were the initials G.S. or C.S. Above them appeared another single initial, either a small letter "e" or a capital "C". Above that was a poorly defined outline of a possible heart shape.
Description
Clothing
The decedent was wearing a gray jacket with the tag, "Sierra Sportswear, made in California", sewed on the inside. The collar and the wrist webbing were brow. There was a gray knit sweater with no label attached. A blue handkerchief with a white design was in his trousers/pocket. The decedent was wearing size 9.5 brown hush puppy shoes; one green and one maroon sock; a blue short-sleeved shirt, size 15.5 "Mr. Leggs" label on the inside; green striped trousers, "Lee" brand; brown-yellow-white t-shirt; and a pair of solid green trousers with no brand name. In trousers/belt loops was a dark brown belt, size 37, with a silver buckle. On the buckle was a snake and cactus plant; the snake was raised above the silver buckle.
On the Body
Other
1 x 20 cent Singapore coin1 x 25 centavo Philippines coin
Biological Sex- Male
Race / Ethnicity- White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group- Adult - Pre 50
Height- 5' 11"(71 inches) , Measured
Weight- 138 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type- Unidentified DeceasedDate Body Found- January 13, 1972
NamUs Case Created- January 5, 2025
Location Found
Location- San Diego, California 92014County- San Diego County
Circumstances of Recovery- The decedent was seen in the area at 3:30pm and talked to a gentleman that lives at 253 N. 21st. St. The decedent asked if ok to stay on his lawn. At approx. 5:10pm, the decedent was observed by the homeowner on all fours in front of residence. The decedent was assisted to the rear of the residence were he was given some coffee and food. The decedent started declining right away and was deceased before medics could arrive.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains--Condition of Remains- Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color- BrownFacial Hair Description- full growth of a mustache and beard; within were gray hairs.
Eye Color- Hazel
Distinctive Physical Features
ItemDescription
Tattoo
On the decedent's left foreman were three homemade tattoos. At the wrist area were the initials G.S. or C.S. Above them appeared another single initial, either a small letter "e" or a capital "C". Above that was a poorly defined outline of a possible heart shape.
Clothing and Accessories
ItemDescription
Clothing
The decedent was wearing a gray jacket with the tag, "Sierra Sportswear, made in California", sewed on the inside. The collar and the wrist webbing were brow. There was a gray knit sweater with no label attached. A blue handkerchief with a white design was in his trousers/pocket. The decedent was wearing size 9.5 brown hush puppy shoes; one green and one maroon sock; a blue short-sleeved shirt, size 15.5 "Mr. Leggs" label on the inside; green striped trousers, "Lee" brand; brown-yellow-white t-shirt; and a pair of solid green trousers with no brand name. In trousers/belt loops was a dark brown belt, size 37, with a silver buckle. On the buckle was a snake and cactus plant; the snake was raised above the silver buckle.
On the Body
Other
1 x 20 cent Singapore coin1 x 25 centavo Philippines coin