GA GA - Buford, Male, 25-40, Multiple Fillings/Root Canal, No Clothing, In Suburb Woods, July 2015

[Gardener1850]

The skull and other remains were found back in July 2015 in a wooded area in the Atlanta suburb of Buford by a group of construction workers, who initially thought they were a Halloween decoration.

Authorities said at the time the remains had been in the woods for several years, and that there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play noted at the spot where the discovery was made, FOX5 reported at the time. No clothing or personal possessions were located at the scene.

The skull recovered from the woods had multiple composite fillings and one root canal involving a tooth of the lower jaw, according to FOX5. A second search of the area in March 2017 revealed four additional bones that were linked to the remains discovered in 2015.

Last year, police released a reconstruction sketch based on the remains, which said the man was estimated to be between 25-40 years of age and 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-7. Larson told WSB on Tuesday that people should not get distracted by the model's eye color, hair style and skin tone, which are just guesses.

3D model of head released in hopes of identifying remains found in Georgia woods

*I couldn't find a thread for this case, if there is already one please alert the mods to merge, thanks.

 

[dotr]

Noting this event which would draw people, competitors/ workers/ tourists from all over the world.
1996 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

 

[Gardener1850]

Noting this event which would draw people, competitors/ workers/ tourists from all over the world.
1996 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

He was found in 2015.

ETA, oh never mind. You're thinking the remains could be from 1996?
That's possible. Maybe all clothing degraded in elements?

 

[Gardener1850]

Here's his NAMUS: Unidentified Person Case

They have 2011-2014 as estimated year of death.

 

[JerseyGirl]

WSB-TV on Twitter

A @GBI_GA artist hopes this model will lead to the identity of a mans skull found in some #gwinnettcounty woods 3 yrs ago.

 

[dotr]

Although missing since 2007..?
Justin Glen Gaines – November 02, 2007 – Duluth, GA |
Justin Glen Gaines – November 02, 2007 – Duluth, GA
November 2, 2007

 

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Exclusions
MP23137 Joshua Adams 05/19/2013 Jackson GA
MP58599 Mark Allen 02/18/2014 Rockdale GA
MP29356 Alexander Bartlett 05/24/2014 White GA
-- Michael Biblet -- -- GA
MP29759 DILLON BLUE 06/20/2015 Gloucester NJ
MP2456 Kyle Fleischmann 11/09/2007 Mecklenburg NC
MP5696 Justin Gaines 11/02/2007 Gwinnett GA
MP23341 James Sisum 09/29/2010 White GA
-- Samuel Waters -- -- GA
-- Robert Weaver -- -- GA
MP5479 Brian Wehrle 09/24/2009 Carroll GA
MP12930 Derrick Wright 06/15/1996 Hall GA

 

[YaYa_521]

Columbus Police asking for help locating Raymond “Paul” Akins, missing since 2013
Raymond Paul Akins – The Charley Project

Imo, besides the full lips these composites tend to resemble Raymond Paul Akins who went missing back in 2013. He supposedly was dropped off at his sister's home in Columbus, GA by his GF's stepfather after he had visited with his GF who lived 35 minutes south of Columbus in Buena Vista, GA. The distance might be a bit problematic given that these remains were located approx 2.5 hours away in Buford, GA. Otherwise all of his stats and the timeline fit the estimates for John Doe. I may be reading too much into it but there are comments on Columbus PD's FB page that suggest he may have met with foul play. I've linked to the their alert below.

His NamUs stats
Date of Last Contact January 7, 2013
Height 5' 5" - 5' 6" (65 - 66 Inches)
Weight 130 lbs

Columbus Police Department Columbus, GA Special Victims Unit

 

[YaYa_521]

Although missing since 2007..?
Justin Glen Gaines – November 02, 2007 – Duluth, GA |
Justin Glen Gaines – November 02, 2007 – Duluth, GA
November 2, 2007

Justin has been excluded.

 

[djanga]

Dna Doe Project took this case
Gwinnett Co John Doe 2015 - DNA Doe Project Cases

 

[MurderinoPug]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Exclusions
MP23137 Joshua Adams 05/19/2013 Jackson GA
MP58599 Mark Allen 02/18/2014 Rockdale GA
MP29356 Alexander Bartlett 05/24/2014 White GA
-- Michael Biblet -- -- GA
MP29759 DILLON BLUE 06/20/2015 Gloucester NJ
MP2456 Kyle Fleischmann 11/09/2007 Mecklenburg NC
MP5696 Justin Gaines 11/02/2007 Gwinnett GA
MP23341 James Sisum 09/29/2010 White GA
-- Samuel Waters -- -- GA
-- Robert Weaver -- -- GA
MP5479 Brian Wehrle 09/24/2009 Carroll GA
MP12930 Derrick Wright 06/15/1996 Hall GA

Sorry for the question - I'm new to the terminology - by "exclusions" you mean MPs who you know are definitely NOT the missing person? I just want to be sure I know what the list means. Thank you in advance!

 

[cenazoic]

by "exclusions" you mean MPs who you know are definitely NOT the missing person?

Exactly. People can submit potential Doe matches, which are then excluded (or not) based on DNA and/or dental comparisons with the MP.

 

[Hochman]

Added to Doe Network
3809UMGA

 

[dotr]

Added to Doe Network
3809UMGA

Thanks for the link..

3809UMGA - Unidentified Male

Reconstructions of Decedent

Date of Discovery: July 21, 2015
Location of Discovery: Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia
Estimated Date of Death: 1-4 years prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton.
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 20-40 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'3"-5'7"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers
Dentals: Available, several fillings, one root canal on a tooth located on lower jaw
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: None
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: None

Circumstances of Discovery
Water authority workers were clearing an easement along a pipeline on Centerville Drive near Suwanee Creek in Buford. They found a fully intact skull and several other human bones scattered in the area. His cause of death could not be established. The medical examiner theorized the man may have been associated with the contractors responsible for the construction of nearby subdivisions.''
; Last Updated: 04/19/2022

 

[victoriarobinson642]

A new post from the DDP notes that Buford John Doe is likely of Mexican descent.

 

[ipa]

That's quite the hairstyle on that recon!

 

[djanga]

That's quite the hairstyle on that recon!

I prefer Kelly Lawson’s reconstruction, Kelly works for Georgia Bureau of Investigations and made many reconstractions

 

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Updated reconstructions added

UP14117 (for ease of search)

 

[HmmMysterious]

Any chance he could be Jose Cruz. He went missing from Atlanta, Georgia on October 8, 2009

 

[Hochman]

Any chance he could be Jose Cruz. He went missing from Atlanta, Georgia on October 8, 2009

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Comparison (Using age progression since it's higher quality)