IL IL, Chicago, BlkMale, 'Pizza Hut' delivery hat, newspapers from 1993 wrapped round body, 17 November 2000 *NamUs #UP129206*

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Unidentified Male – Chicago, IL (2000) – Newspapers from 1993 (NamUs UP129206)
On Nov 17, 2000, construction workers found the remains of an unidentified male in an abandoned building in the 800 block of S. Michigan Ave, Chicago (Cook County).

Details:

• NamUs: UP129206
• ME/C: 279 NOV 00
• Black / African American male
• Estimated age: 35–50
• Height: 5’7”–6’1”
• Condition: Partial remains with soft tissue, not recognizable

Key point: Newspapers wrapped around the remains were dated Aug 13, 1993, suggesting death may have occurred years earlier.

Clothing (on body):

• Plaid long-sleeve shirt (multi-color, gold thread)
• Gray tie, black t-shirt
• Blue jeans, brown belt
• Black jacket (Stratojac, size small)
• Black shoes

Items near body:

• Red Pizza Hut delivery cap
• Blue jeans, white handkerchief
• Black sweater (clown design)
• Red mittens
• Plastic watch (non-working)
• Brown sweater sleeves

Discussion points:

• Possible PMI up to ~7 years based on newspapers
• Pizza Hut cap could relate to employment or secondhand use
• No listed identifiers (tattoos, scars, etc.)
• Location may have been used by transients/squatters
  
  

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