OK OK - Carter, WhtMale 25-40, UP4908, in ditch, bead w/feather, Debbie lighter, cowboy hat, Feb'82

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4908
Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found. February 16, 1982
Location Found Carter, Oklahoma
Estimated Age Range 25-40 Years

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number820605

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity. White / Caucasian
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years) 25-40
Estimated Year of Death. 1982
Estimated PMI Months
Height 5' 10"(70 inches) , Estimated
Weight 130 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date Body Found February 16, 1982
NamUs Case CreatedMarch 9, 2009
ME/C QA ReviewedMarch 10, 2009

Location Found Map
LocationCarter, Oklahoma
CountyBeckham County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Found On Tribal Land--

Circumstances of Recovery
Victim found in a ditch approx 2 miles north of Carter, OK and 1/2 mile east.

Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues

Circumstance Notes
OSBI lab #1982-087
http://www.beckhamcountysheriff.com/ Original Sheriff Dean Smith

Physical Description
Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description Light brown
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorUnknown
Right Eye ColorUnknown
Eye Description--

Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information

Clothing and Accessories

Accessories -wooden bead with feathers $.10 Lighter inscribed with "Debbie". Rosary. Keyholder with inital "D". Near the Body

Clothing - Short sleeve white shirt with brown pocket trim ("Kennington of California"). Levi blue jeans, zipper front, size W28/L32. Back pockets intact and empty. Blue and white pullover shirt ("Plumage" brand) On the Body

Clothing - Dark brown cowboy hat with dark blue print bandana around it and a gold chain with gold heart around it. Near the Body

Footwear - "Trax" brown canvas, low top, lace-up shoes, size 8D. Eight stockings - 4 on left and 4 on the right, matching - gray with a red top, white with a gray-red top, white with a green-black top, white with a blue top. On the Body

Jewelry - Silver colored chain Necklace x1 Silver colored chain necklace with a turqoise drop x1 Rubber black "O" ring on the left middle finger Silver colored ring with an ovoid two tone turquoise stone on the left little finger.
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[YaYa_521]

Eta pic & fix spelling errors

I've suggested Larry Colton as a potential match. I'm copying my comments here for discussion.

Did Larry have at one time a significant other or ex whose name is Debbie or some similar "D" name. Also, was Larry known to wear a rosary? Are rosaries worn by followers of the Jesus People movement? I wish a relative would look over this profile to see if they recognize any of the belongings, especially the jewelry. Most intriguing, I wish we knew the significance of that wooden bead with a feather. I can't help but wonder whether that was a gift to him from a child.

Date Body Found. February 16, 1982 (Sept. 1979)
Location Found Carter, Oklahoma (2 hours driving time to Midwest City)
Estimated Age Range 25-40 Years (28)
Estimated Year of Death. 1982 (1979)
Estimated PMI Months
Height 5' 10"(70 inches) , Estimated (5' 10" - 6' 0" (70 - 72 Inches))
Weight 130 lbs, Estimated (125 - 140 lbs)
Hair Color Brown (Brown shoulder length - long, wavy, never dyed)

OK - OK - Lawrence 'Larry' Colton, 28, Midwest City, Sept 1979

 

[iulia]

A little more info from his Doe Network page 1807UMOK

Cause of Death: Homicide by multiple gunshots

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dental exam indicates a possible speech impediment or lisp.

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

 

[YaYa_521]

ETA - can't get composite pic to upload correctly.

Larry's pic is not showing for me. Here's a comparison to the composite.

 

[devertere]

The distance makes it unlikely, but Nelson Roman looks very similar:
The Doe Network: Case File 428DMNY

 

[victoriarobinson642]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
There's no photo of this man, but he was added to NAMUS today and reminds me of this UID.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The remains of a white male were found in Carter on February 16, 1982. The body was found in a ditch about two miles north of Carter. He likely stood at 5 foot 10 inches tall and was between the ages of 25 and 40. He had light brown hair and brown eyes. He was likely killed within a few months of when he was found.
NamUs #UP4908

Carter 1982 — Oklahoma Cold Cases

oklahomacoldcases.org

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[Susikatze]

What if he was AA or Hispanic? There are white guys with his afro hair structure and style but i wonder if this is an ethnic misinterpretation by anthropology?

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[Came1]

Is anyone a where what kind off convivence stores or clothing stores were in carter at the time?