FL Hollywood, Broward County- Male, Black/ African American- 21-35- "Root Bag" charm- UP1320- November 7, 1978

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Clothing and Accessories​

Clothing
A white T-Shirt
On the Body

Jewelry
A "Root Bag" charm, often worn by Haitians to ward off evil spirits.
On the Body

0 Missing Person Exclusions


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Date of Discovery: November 7, 1978
Location of Discovery: Hollywood, Broward County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1 day
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Possible drowning

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 21-35 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 136 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The victim was located, washed up on the beach at 4000 South Surf Road, Hollywood, Florida on November 7, 1978.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Broward County Medical Examiners Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 954-327-6500
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1978-00794

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1320

 

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