Identified! FL - Ormond Beach, WhtMale 1047UMFL, 20-35, deformed jaw, biker gear, Jan'86 - Howard “Kip” Evans

[PayrollNerd]

Since they were able to get DNA from Kip, perhaps they were able to get DNA from the perp? Maybe from Kip’s clothing, jewelry or any personal items he may have had. It does sound like a drug deal gone bad but the violence is surprising. I think of drug deals gone bad as a one bullet and done kinda crime. The violence here seems personal. JMO

 

[aThousandYearsWide]

Since they were able to get DNA from Kip, perhaps they were able to get DNA from the perp? Maybe from Kip’s clothing, jewelry or any personal items he may have had. It does sound like a drug deal gone bad but the violence is surprising. I think of drug deals gone bad as a one bullet and done kinda crime. The violence here seems personal. JMO

The brutality makes me think of someone who was trying to get out of a gang, in his case maybe a motorcycle gang?

 

[Grungster]

Kip must have made someone really angry for them to kill him as horribly as they did.

 

[Panhypopit]

Daytona Beach, FL - For the longest time, both victims wore the names John Doe and Jane Doe. Now, thanks to DNA matches, the Volusia Sheriff's Office knows who they are.

And that's Howard "Kip" Evans and Doris Regina Chavers.

Evans’ skeletal remains were discovered back on January 18th of 1986, off of Pump House Road near Jones Island Road in Ormond Beach. According to the Sheriff's Office, his remains had been there for an undetermined amount of time. Forensic examination of the skeleton revealed violent trauma, and the death was determined to be a homicide.

Two Cold Case Victims Identified By DNA Matches

 

[Grungster]

Kip would have turned 66 today...I hope that whoever killed him is brought to justice soon.