FL Gibsonton, Hillsborough County-Male, Uncertain, 37-45- Found in an orange grove- UP202- October 24, 1987

[PatLaurel]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=534umfl

534UMFL - Unidentified​

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Date of Discovery: October 24, 1987
Location of Discovery: Gibsonton, Hillsborough County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 37-45 years old
Race: White, Asian
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available, x-rays; upper right tooth lost prior to death
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available, entered into FBI NMPDD

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: None
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: None

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent's partial skeletal remains were found in an orange grove in a wooded area 1/2 mile south of Andrew Road and 1 mile east of McGrady Road. Anthropological analysis of the remains indicate race could be White or Asian and was possibly from the Central or Northeastern part of the United States.

Forensic Genealogy​

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: District 11 - Hillsborough Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Amanda Whidden, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 813-914-4500
Agency E-mail: MEOperations(at)hcflgov.net
Agency Case Number: 87-00829
Agency Name: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 813-247-8200
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 87-072797
NCIC Case Number: U-320015984
NamUs Case Number: 202

 

[PatLaurel]

The article from the time of discovery states the John Doe had a deformity or indentation at the back of the skull. It also states JD was wearing light-colored, western style long sleeved shirt size 16, possible blue slacks, size 9 blue and white running shoes and a straw hat.
The remains are between 6 months and 2 years old.



https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-up202/195744042/