TX TX - Hewitt, 'Disco Dan', WhtMale 20-30, UP4661, tattoos: heart w/ cross, 'Peace' & 'RB', Apr'78

[deca]

ME/C Case Number: 780010
McLennan County, Texas
20 to 30 year old White Male

Estimated age Adult - Pre 40
Minimum age 20 years
Maximum age 30 years
Race White
Ethnicity
Sex Male
Weight (pounds) 128, Measured
Height (inches) 68,

Hair/Eyes: Brown Brown, Facial Hair
Tattoos: upper left arm, cross encased by a heart ( see in "images" section)
left forearm, the word "PEACE" in block letters
upper right arm, the initials RB in block letters
reportedly a 2 cm linear tattoo near umbilicus (could be a scar)

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/4661

 

[deca]

http://www.kxxv.com/story/19768082/police-looking-to-solve-34-year-old-murder-mystery

"On April 4, 1978, the Hewitt Police Department found a man who was shot and killed stuffed into a concrete culvert off of Sun Valley Rd., near the Hewitt Dr. intersection. However, after months of investigating police were not able to find any leads or suspects and dropped the case.

With new crime solving technology though, the current Hewitt Chief of Police believes now is the perfect time to re-open this case and find the murderer."

 

[deca]

I think there are a lot of good hints- this UID has a few unique tattoos and a unique necklace.

 

[deca]

Norman Prater https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6542/0/
physical description spot on but he disappeared 5 years prior, in 1973.

Richard Rhynehttps://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9221/0/
physical description, location good. No mention of tattoos.

Robert Coehttps://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9222/0/
Height, weight a little off, eye color may be off. date, location good

 

[deca]

Note: it looks like this UID has DNA but not yet submitted. Two of the three above suggestions have DNA in the system already.

 

[Gardener1850]

HEWITT - The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Hewitt Police Department want the public's help to identify a man whose remains were found in 1978 in Hewitt.

The victim was white, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed about 128 pounds, with brown eyes and shoulder-length light brown hair, a moustache and a small goatee.
At the time of his death, he was wearing Levi’s jeans, brown boots and a long-sleeved shirt with a dark blue/white floral pattern. He was also wearing a white puka shell necklace with black beads. A silver-colored “Snoopy” medallion was found at the scene.


Read more: http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/hewitt-police-seek-to-identify-remains-found-in-1978/334826738

 

[rats]

That article is making the rounds again -- just saw it on Facebook. Praying this is the year he is identified.

 

[ctaylor]

A new article on this case....

http://www.kcentv.com/news/crime/he...artments-oldest-cold-case-disco-dan/449636904

Hewitt Police seek leads in department's oldest cold case: 'Disco Dan'
Stephen Adams, KCEN 10:53 AM. CDT June 16, 2017

The Hewitt Police Department is renewing calls for help solving its oldest cold case.

Detectives opened a homicide investigation in April 1978 after someone discovered the body of a man believed to be in his 20s or 30s with a single gunshot wound inside a drainage culvert in a field near Spring Valley Road and South Haven Drive.

...

 

[madamx]

Richard doed look like a good match and from Texas also.. I am surprised he is not on the ruleouts

Norman Prater https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6542/0/
physical description spot on but he disappeared 5 years prior, in 1973.

Richard Rhynehttps://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9221/0/
physical description, location good. No mention of tattoos.

Robert Coehttps://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9222/0/
Height, weight a little off, eye color may be off. date, location good

 

[theshadow45]

"Dan" has been unidentified for 41 years today.

 

[MadMcGoo]

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System NamUs #UP4661 “Disco Dan”

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: April 3, 1978
Location Found: Hewitt, McLennan County, Texas
Demographics/Physical Description
Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years): 20-30
Estimated Year of Death: 1978
Height: 5' 8"(68 inches), Measured
Weight: 128 lbs, Measured
Hair Color: Light brown, shoulder length
Facial Hair Description: Mustache & Goatee
Eye Color: Brown
Scar/mark: reportedly a 2cm linear "tattoo" above and to right of the umbilicus. Could actually be a scar
Tattoos: A cross inside of a heart outline on his upper left arm, the word "PEACE" in capital block letters on his left forearm, the initials “RB” in block letters on his upper right arm and reportedly a 2 cm linear tattoo near umbilicus (could be a scar)

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing: Decedent was wearing a SZ medium, long-sleeved shirt with a white & blue floral print, Levis blue jeans SZ 32, white tube socks with red & blue stripes.
Footwear: Brown Wellington brand boots, SZ 10D
Jewelry: White puka shell necklace with black beads. A silver Snoopy medallion was found near the body.

Details of Recovery
Circumstances of Recovery: A worker found the victim, who had been shot once, in a drainage culvert in a vacant field near Spring Valley Road and South Haven Drive, just east of Hewitt Drive.
Inventory/Condition of Remains: All parts recovered/Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Not available

*Exclusions: MP8386- Gary Mullinax, 05/09/1976, Pulaski, AR

Investigating Agencies:
-Hewitt Police Department
Chad Kasting, Sergeant: (254) 666-6272
Agency Case Number: 780010
-Dallas County Institute of Forensic Science
Christian Crowder, Forensic Anthropologist
(214) 920-5900
ME/C Case Number: 780010
-Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Jennifer Love: (713) 796-6827 or
Sharron Derrick: (832) 927-5000
-TXDPS: (800) 346-3243
Agency Case Number: U1510003
NCIC Case Number: U610034086

Sources:
-NamUs
-The Doe Network
-Waco Tribune-Herald
-“Disco Dan” Facebook
-TXDPS

 

[MadMcGoo]

 

[annemc2]

Hewitt is close to Waco. It's off of 1-35 which makes me think of the common D/FW to Austin trek. Basically he could have come from anywhere. Looks like he would have been a fun guy - or "groovy" as we'd say back in the day!

 

[MadMcGoo]

Hewitt is close to Waco. It's off of 1-35 which makes me think of the common D/FW to Austin trek. Basically he could have come from anywhere. Looks like he would have been a fun guy - or "groovy" as we'd say back in the day!

I know! He has a very unique look about him! I’m a little surprised there’s only one exclusion for him!

I’ve started noticing Waco and Abilene more often than I used to. They’re both located pretty close to the middle of the state...I was going to try and work my way up towards the panhandle and see what I can find!

 

[MadMcGoo]

What are the odds??? This is the first MP I pulled up after posting this thread! There are no mention of tattoos for Richard and height/weight is slightly off. Nothing I wouldn’t contribute to the person reporting him missing just not knowing. The age and timeframe are the biggest differences. I could see “Disco Dan” leaving CA to travel to other places, especially considering the decade and his “groovy” vibe!

JMO, what do y’all think? Richard has about 24 exclusions listed, all but one are from VA.
(Red text indicates “Disco Dan”’s In͏f͏o)
CA - Richard Boldon, 39, LA County, 19 Aug 1971

Name: Richard Boldon
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: August 19, 1971 (April ‘78)
Location Last Seen: West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California

Physical Description
Date of Birth: February 28, 1932
Age: 39 yrs old (20-30)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (5’8”)
Weight: 145 lbs (128 lbs)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Appendectomy scar (tattoo/scar on abdomen)
(Tattoo of letters “RB”)

Identifiers
Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Blue tie dye tank top, white bell bottom pant with grey stripes, and deck shoes
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Wire framed prescription glasses

Circumstances of Disappearance
He went missing from West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. He left his residence on at 1:30 am on August 19, 1971 and planned on going to some bars located on Santa Monica Boulevard. He was supposed to meet a friend at 8:00 pm on the same day, but never showed up.
He was reported missing on August 21, 1971. Foul play is suspected.

Investigating Agency(s):
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Tamar Abraham
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: [email protected]
Agency Case Number: 071-05131-0972-400
NamUs Case Number: 13975
Doe Network
The Charley Project

 

[UnlicensedPI]

This is hands down the best Doe nickname I've ever heard
I'd be surprised if he wasn't listed as a MP somewhere. Here's to hoping we can figure it out!

 

[MadMcGoo]

It's better to have some extra attention than to get lost in the pages! Most of these people are long forgotten so I don't mind seeing them pop up again

I was thinking the same thing I don’t want to create extra work for the admins/moderators...I think I finally figured out how to properly search for specific threads and add news ones to the appropriate forum! Knock on wood

 

[UnlicensedPI]

This MP has a similar look, similar stature, similar tattoo....but other details don't fit. Just want to put it out there.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[MadMcGoo]

This MP has a similar look, similar stature, similar tattoo....but other details don't fit. Just want to put it out there.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

He does look quite similar! Weight is off a tad bit, tattoo varies (as is often the case) - the dates are the biggest difference. But I’m discovering how very many details can get distorted over time, for whatever reason. Especially when the person making the report isn’t confident about the MP’s height, weight, even last time anyone saw them.

With 65 exclusions, I think it’s worth submitting. JMOO Good find, he definitely has a distinctive look!

 

[MadMcGoo]

Keep groovin’ Disco Dan! You’ve not been forgotten! Nor have you Mr. Bolden!