FL Miami - Male, Multiple - 26-35 - Found in field, gunshot wound to the head - UP1881 - September 11, 2000

[PatLaurel]

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Date of Discovery: September 11, 2000
Location of Discovery: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 1994-2000
State of Remains: Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 26-35 years old
Race: White, Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available; tooth #3 distal surface restored, occlusal/incisal surface restored, facial or buccal surface restored, lingual surface restored.
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: White underwear, size 36; black or dark blue and white FILA sneaker, right foot, size 7; white Adidas sock
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: One key attached to a plastic keychain with images of Jesus, metallic or gray metal capital "K" with Mickey Mouse (see photo); one badge clip

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent's skeletal remains were found by a survey crew in a field along the 17000 block of Southwest 137th Avenue. The field was full of tall weeds called beggar's tick. One of the weeds was growing directly on top of one of the leg bones. A botanist examined the beggar's tick and judged by the thickness of the stem and probable rate of growth, it was 1 to 3 years old. Authorities believe the decedent was killed elsewhere and dumped in the field.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: District 11 - Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Brittney McLaurin, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 305-545-2400
Agency E-Mail: cusme(at)miamidade.gov
Agency Case Number: 2000-2159

NCIC Case Number: U310001961
NamUs Case Number: 1881

 

[PatLaurel]

UP1881 - Newspapers.com

 

[PatLaurel]

Lonnie Michael Rodriguez

Anyone else see a resemblance?

 

[cheemsg]

Lonnie Michael Rodriguez

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Anyone else see a resemblance?

Wow! The second one is spot on, down to the bend in the nose and the brow ridge. Call in?

 

[PatLaurel]

Wow! The second one is spot on, down to the bend in the nose and the brow ridge. Call in?

They both have DNA available. I'm going to submit... It won't hurt, I guess?!

 

[PatLaurel]

Got an email saying that my suggested match has previously been submitted to law enforcement by Doe Network.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Got an email saying that my suggested match has previously been submitted to law enforcement by Doe Network.

Well that sounds encouraging. If he's already on Doe Network's radar perhaps there's been some thorough genealogy started.

 

[bombardier]

The newspaper states 5'5"-5'8" while NamUs states 5'9". I'm guessing his height might be more towards the lower end because his feet are not very big (size 7 shoes- im a women who wears a mens 8.5!). Of course, sometimes people aren't proportional like that, but when you're looking for IDs I wouldn't rule out shorter people.

 

[PatLaurel]

Modified today. No visible changes no exclusions.

 

[Nate_Bro]

Someone suggested Kenneth Edward Quattlebaum. Not everything lines up and not sure if already ruled out, but he does resemble him. He is listed as White but it also states his family is from Columbia.

"On August 12 1994, Kenneth phoned his father in Virginia. At that time, Kenneth was in Lexington County and was walking to his home off Broad River Rd. His home was found locked and his vehicle was still in the driveway. He withdrew $100 from his bank account on August 12, 1994. Neither his family in Columbia or Virginia have heard from Kenneth."

Kenneth Edward Quattlebaum – The Charley Project

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