OR OR - Hillsboro, UnkMale UP8203, 40-60, found in wooded field, stabilizing prosthetic on fibula, Gold-rimmed double bridged eyeglasses, Jun'03

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2643UMOR - Unidentified Male​

2-D re-approximation by Forensic Artist Joyce Nagy (Left: with mustache, Right: without mustache)

Date of Discovery: June 21, 2003
Location of Discovery: Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon
Estimated Date of Death: 2001-2003
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 40-60 years old
Race: Unknown
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7", Estimated
Weight: 150 lbs., Estimated
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A stabilizing prosthetic on left fibula. Some osteophytic lipping on lumbar vertebrae.

Identifiers​

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

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Gold-rimmed, double-bridged eyeglasses. A wallet containing an Oregon ID #6039071 of "Jose Socorro Chavez," DOB 9-17-54, height 5'10", 150 lbs.

Circumstances of Discovery​

A skull was found by a member of a landscaping crew in a wooded field along the north side of the 4800 block of NE Belknap Ct, Hillsboro, Oregon on June 21, 2003.

Later, a search of the area was conducted and resulted in the discovery of a shallow grave with various bones.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Hillsboro Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 503-681-6190
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 03-806023

Agency Name: Oregon State Police - State Medical Examiners Office
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Veronica "Nici" Vance, Forensic Anthropologist
Agency Phone Number: 971-673-8200
Agency E-Mail: nici.vance(at)state.or.us
Agency Case Number: 03-806023

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8203

Information Source(s)​

NamUs

2643UMOR

 

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2003 Murder: Jose Socorro Chavez​

In June 2003, Jose Socorro Chavez’s remains were located near the 5100 block of NE Belknap Court in Hillsboro. It was determined Jose was murdered. Jose was a migrant worker and his family members have not been identified.

• Date Found: June 2003
• Location: 5100 block of NE Belknap Court in Hillsboro
• Victim Date of Birth: September 17, 1954
• Victim Age: 48

Hillsboro Police Case #03-6023

Photo of Jose Socorro Chavez (left), Forensic artist sketch of Jose Socorro Chavez (right)

Cold Case Investigations | City of Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro Police Department detectives are working for the community's help in solve cases that may be years or decades old, including missing person and homicide cases. Please review the cold case investigations and send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers if you have any information.

www.hillsboro-oregon.gov

 

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Washington County cold cases: In 11 years, five of 100 homicides remain unsolved

Of the 100 homicides recorded in Washington County since 2000, five are cold cases, including the county's only known hate-crime murder: the killing of 28-year-old Lorenzo Okaruru, a transgender woman. Here's a summary of the other four cases.

www.oregonlive.com

Hillsboro police found a human skull and a shallow grave containing more bones and identification for Jose Socorro Chavez, 48. Investigators think the remains are those of Socorro. Reports indicate that Socorro died between March 25, 2000, and June 21, 2003, from a crushing blow to the head, likely caused by a right-handed person. Detective Michelle Hahn said Socorro's injuries appeared more severe than if he'd fallen and hit his head. Socorro was homeless and had spent time at the Portland Rescue Mission. Hahn said investigators have had trouble tracking down friends and family for Socorro, who used several aliases and dates of birth.

 

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1 Exclusion:

Jose Chavez - MP19643
December 30, 1987 - San Diego, San Diego County, California