GA GA - Atlanta, WhtMale, 28-35, UP685, found in abandoned garage apartment, fully clothed, Mar'82

[hyoidbone]

I found an article from March 31, 1982, from the AJC. Here’s the transcript of it:

Detectives Probing Death

Atlanta homicide detectives are investigating the slaying of an unidentified man whose body was found last Sunday in a vacant building at 1891 Peachtree Road N.E., Lt. B.L. Neikirk said Tuesday. The case was originally reported as natural death, but police now believe the man died as a result of a beating with a blunt instrument, Neikirk said.

The body, described as that of a white male in his late 20s, was found in an area of that building frequented by transients, Niekirk said.

So, this news piece clarifies some things. They think he may have been transient and may have been murdered (rather than an accident as previously theorized). I wonder if the alcohol bottles present meant he was drinking with someone. Where is the weapon?

The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia

Get this The Atlanta Constitution page for free from Wednesday, March 31, 1982 THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, March 31, 1982 Digest Sergeant Is Killed In Copter Crash From Staff and Pr.... Edition of The Atlanta Constitution

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[JSolt1210]

I found an article from March 31, 1982, from the AJC. Here’s the transcript of it:


So, this news piece clarifies some things. They think he may have been transient and may have been murdered (rather than an accident as previously theorized). I wonder if the alcohol bottles present meant he was drinking with someone. Where is the weapon?

The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia

Get this The Atlanta Constitution page for free from Wednesday, March 31, 1982 THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, March 31, 1982 Digest Sergeant Is Killed In Copter Crash From Staff and Pr.... Edition of The Atlanta Constitution

ajc.newspapers.com

This is a great find! Thanks for sharing it!

If they went from "natural death" to suspected homicide, then the blow to the head must've been severe enough as to rule out anything that could result from a fall.

 

[hyoidbone]

I just submitted this case to the DNA Doe Project. Of course, it's up to them whether they'll accept it, but I believe genealogy could be the key to this case. If I hear anything, I'll report back (and I plan to donate whatever I can if they need funding).

In the meantime, I'm gonna keep comparing MPs across America. Any name proposals for this Doe? "Fulton County John Doe 1982" feels so impersonal.