MD MD - Baltimore, BlkMale 25-35, UP2325, scars, clothes, 'PAL' pants w/ phrases written, Aug'78

[Moonwalker9]

2160UMMD

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Date of Discovery: August 25, 1978
Location of Discovery: Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland
Estimated Date of Death: Hours Prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Auto/Pedestrian Accident

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: Black/African American
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10", Measured
Weight: 154 lbs, Measured,thin build
Hair Color: Brown/Black curly, 1 1/2 inches long with 1/4 inch beard
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scar on his chest. Several round scars on his right forearm, back of his right hand, right inner thigh, right knee and leg, with the largest measuring 1 inch by 1/2 inch.

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Red, white and blue print Southbridge short-sleeved shirt (size 14-14 1/2), brown socks, green pants (size S 30-32). The pants have the following phrases written on them: "Travie Man Baby Diamond Boys," "Good Things Queen," "Darlin" with a heart, and "Use to BLANK my grill" with a heart.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery
Subject was accidentally hit by a truck on the parking lot of a trucking company at 6301 Pulaski Highway.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: MD Ofc of Chief St Med Examiner
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 410-333-3225
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 78-1382A/78-50U/096118

Agency Name: MD State Police
Agency Contact Person: MD Center for the Missing and Unidentified
Agency Phone Number: 410-290-1620
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 78-1382A/78-50U/096118

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2325
Former Hot Case Number: 1470

 

[HopeRains]

The Baltimore Sun, August 26, 1978, page 36

 

[Trying my best]

Hi,

I tried to do an artist's rendition of the decedent based on the morgue photo for this case. I'm not formally trained and welcome any suggestions for how to improve this image.

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[Nate_Bro]

Seems his name is potentially Travis Laneer or Lanier.

"2. Green pants size S 30-32, Pants, brand name "PAL," have words written on them "Travie Man Baby Diamond Boys," "Good Things Queen," "Darlin," figure of Heart, "Use to BLANK my grill," with a heart, "Laneer"