IL IL - Chicago, WhtMale 30-35, UP128954, on rocks of Lake Shore Drive, prominent bushy mustache, eyeglasses, clothes, multiple tattoos, Sep'92

[Romulus]

Unidentified Person/NamUs #UP128954
Male, White/Caucasian
Date Body Found: September 28, 1992
Location Found: Chicago, Illinois
Estimated Age Range: 30-35 Years
Height: 5' 8"(68 inches) , Measured
Weight: 168 lbs, Measured

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

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Circumstances of Recovery: Subject was found on rocks of Lake Shore Drive.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium length dark brown hair, possibly curly according to scene photos
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description: Prominent bushy mustache, shaved beard
Left Eye Color: Brown
Right Eye Color: Brown
Eye Description: Eyeglasses accompanied the body

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Tattoo: tattoo of a green snake and black panther on the lateral aspect of left arm
tattoo of colorful snake around a skull on lateral aspect of right arm

Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories: two cans of beer, pair of sunglasses, two packs of cigarettes, lighter, Sony Walkman radio
Near the Body
Clothing: black windbreaker jacket, purple sweatshirt, white t-shirt, faded black jeans, gray flannel gym shorts, white socks
On the Body
Footwearwhite running shoes
On the Body

 

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) (POSTMORTEM WARNING)

"Subject was found on rocks of Lake Shore Drive."

Sex - Male
Race - White
Age Range - 30-35
DBF - September 28, 1992
Location - Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
Condition - Recognizable

Height - 5' 8"(68 inches) Measured
Weight - 168 lbs Measured

Head Hair - Medium length dark brown hair, possibly curly
Facial Hair - Prominent bushy mustache, shaved beard
Eye Color - Brown

Tattoos
- "tattoo of a green snake and black panther on the lateral aspect of left arm"

Spoiler: Tattoo

- "tattoo of colorful snake around a skull on lateral aspect of right arm"

Spoiler: Tattoo

Clothing and accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Black windbreaker jacket
- Purple sweatshirt
- White t-shirt
- Faded black jeans
- Gray flannel gym shorts
- White socks
- White running shoes
- Two cans of beer
- Sunglasses
- Two packs of cigarettes
-Lighter
- Sony Walkman radio

 

[Romulus]

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IL Thread 'IL - Chicago, WhtMale 30-35, UP128954, on rocks of Lake Shore Drive, prominent bushy mustache, eyeglasses, clothes, multiple tattoos, Sep'92'

Jun 29, 2025

Unidentified Person/NamUs #UP128954
Male, White/Caucasian
Date Body Found: September 28, 1992
Location Found: Chicago, Illinois
Estimated Age Range: 30-35 Years
Height: 5' 8"(68 inches) , Measured
Weight: 168 lbs, Measured

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

Circumstances of Recovery: Subject was found on rocks of Lake Shore Drive.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium length dark brown hair, possibly...

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• Replies: 6
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[scoutie18]

James Bonelli? Tattoo description lists panther tattoo on right arm rather than left but that easily could’ve been mistaken by a relative especially when you consider how that looking directly at him the tattoo would’ve been on the right.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[scoutie18]

Is there a case on doe.network?

 

[The4TierBridge]

Is there a case on doe.network?

No.

 

[Hochman]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) (POSTMORTEM WARNING)

Postmortem facial photo has been added with stated description: "This image was enhanced by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office; this image enhancement is considered confidential and is being used for identification purposes only. Image was produced outside scope of exam."