NJ NJ - Mullica Township, MultMale 45-55, NamUs# UP1484, Oct 1994

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NamUs# UP1484
Doe Network - 344UMNJ

NamUs Case Information​

Case Numbers​

NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number - 01940642

Demographics​

Biological Sex - Male
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Nickname/Alias--
Estimated Age Group - Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years) - 45-55
Estimated Year of Death - 1994
Estimated PMI - Months
Height - 5' 9"(69 inches) , Estimated
Weight - 187 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances​

Type - Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found - October 11, 1994
NamUs Case Created - March 31, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed--

Location Found​

Location - Mullica Township, New Jersey
County - Atlantic County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Found On Tribal Land - No
Circumstances of Recovery - Body found in wooded area in Mullica Township, New Jersey.

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains - All parts recovered
Condition of Remains - Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description​

Hair Color - Brown
Head Hair Description - Slightly curled, dark brown and gray
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description - Stubs of white hair on chin and sideburns
Left Eye Color - Unknown
Right Eye Color - Unknown
Eye Description - Unknown

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Distinctive Physical Features​

No Known Information

Clothing and Accessories​

Item Description
Clothing - "Maverick" blue jeans, size 42 x 34,
(On the Body)

Clothing - Bandana, key on a string
(Near the Body)

Jewelry
Necklace: Black string with two religious medals, both of them heart shaped and shows the Virgin Mary on one side and a child Jesus on the other. The other medal has Jesus and on the back the figure fell off. This is commonly known as "escapulario".
(On the Body)

Contacts​

Investigating Agencies​

Case Owner

Southern Regional Medical Examiner Office​

(609) 861-3355
Agency Case Number--

Stacey Toto, Dept Chief of Investigators​

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Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office​

(609) 909-7800
Agency Case Number - MCINV5094
No Investigator Entered

Case Contributors​

No Information Entered​

Doe Network - 344UMNJ - Unidentified Male​

Reconstructions of the decedent; pendant found with remains.

Date of Discovery: October 11, 1994
Location of Discovery: Mullica Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 44-55 years old
Race: White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 5'10"
Weight: 175 tp 200 lbs.
Hair: Dark brown, graying and slightly curly. White stubble on cheeks and chin.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Cranial asymmetry and pronounced left parietal bossing. Deviated nasal septum.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Available. Large mid-sagittal palatine torus.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue jeans, Maverick brand name 42 by 34.
Jewelry: Heart shaped religious pendant with three pictures in it attached by black rope known as an "Escaplaro." The images included a young Jesus, the Virgin Mary and and an additional image of Jesus.
Additional Personal Items: Bandana and a key on a string.

Circumstances of Discovery​

The decedent was discovered off of Route 30 in Mullica Township, New Jersey. At about 10:00 AM, a hunter found the remains behind 4133 White Horse Pike.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: New Jersey Southern Regional Medical Examiner Office
Agency Contact Person: Hydow Park
Agency Phone Number: 609-861-3355 or 609-645-5942
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 01940642

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown

Agency Name: Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 609-645-1035
Agency E-Mail: missingp(at)gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: U853648094
NamUs Case Number: 1484

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
New Jersey State Police

Admin Notes​

Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 2/13/18

 

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MP2973 Christopher Allen Zahl was last seen in Holmdel, NJ on 5/12/1994. He was 43 years old with a height of 5’9” and weight of 200lbs. He had brown curly hair and blue eyes. Missing with a watch and a keychain.
This UID was found about 80 miles away in Mullica Township, NJ on 10/11/1994 with a PMI of months. Estimated age 45-55 with a height of 5’9” and weight 187-200lbs. He had brown slightly curly hair and was found with a key on a string.
I see that both the UID and MP have several rule outs, but neither one excluding the other. I think it is worth considering Chris as this UID. Below are additional photos of Zahl.

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