Identified! UT - Kane Co, State Rd 89, WhtMale 30-55, UP8514, Flagstaff AZ justice court paper, clothes, Feb'94 - James Howard Conklin

[Friday Fan]

And -- was everyone/anyone named on those papers contacted & shown the recon?

I wonder if some of the print was faded?

 

[imstilla.grandma]

John DOE-Kane County

2/6/1994 A human skull was found by hikers approx. one quarter mile south of state road 89. The skull was found in a crevice in a rugged area. Artist reconstruction of what he may have looked like. Paper found in pants pocket was from Flagstaff AZ Justice Court. Clothing and Accessories: Red...

bci.utah.gov

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Kane County John Doe on The Doe Network:

114UMUT

 

[Laughing]

Has the deceased nose been broken, head injury??? That's an unusual profile imho.

 

[breachtones]

Has the deceased nose been broken, head injury??? That's an unusual profile imho.

Dead thread, but I would say yeah. It looks unnatural how flat this guy's face is and considering the cause of death is listed as "blunt force trauma to the head", that might be the reason for the weird profile.

 

[Friday Fan]

Has the deceased nose been broken, head injury??? That's an unusual profile imho.

Dead thread, but I would say yeah. It looks unnatural how flat this guy's face is and considering the cause of death is listed as "blunt force trauma to the head", that might be the reason for the weird profile.

It looks like a bad recon to me. Well, many times they're bad. His paper was from the court house and probably did not have a picture on it. Likely didn't have his name on it or if it did, the name was faded or somehow not on the piece of paper or whatever he had.

 

[breachtones]

His paper was from the court house and probably did not have a picture on it. Likely didn't have his name on it or if it did, the name was faded or somehow not on the piece of paper or whatever he had.

I really wish they would release pics of it. Could be such a clue.

 

[Friday Fan]

I really wish they would release pics of it. Could be such a clue.

I believe it's a skull

 

[TinfoilYarmulke]

It looks like a bad recon to me. Well, many times they're bad. His paper was from the court house and probably did not have a picture on it. Likely didn't have his name on it or if it did, the name was faded or somehow not on the piece of paper or whatever he had.

Here are a couple articles that might shed some light on this.

1. 1994 John Doe - Newspapers.com

"It appeared the skull had been hit twice with a blunt object, the sheriff said."

2. 1994 John Doe - Newspapers.com

"The dead man's face was knocked loose from the skull when a killer hit or stomped the right side of his head"

 

[TinfoilYarmulke]

I really wish they would release pics of it. Could be such a clue.

They actually sent the papers to the FBI for analysis, but even the FBI couldn't discern much. I'm not sure the general public could do any better, but it wouldn't hurt trying.

1994 John Doe

Clipping found in The Daily Spectrum published in St. George, Utah on 9/12/1994. 1994 John Doe

www.newspapers.com

"But years of harsh weather have stripped the court and sheriffs papers of any handwriting that would list the man's name or address. Attempts by the FBI lab to discern the writing have been unsuccessful. The events list - describing entertainment at local Flagstaff bars - is printed on newsprint, which is worn and torn away in places. What is apparent is the month, April, and the days of the week, but not the year. "

 

[Friday Fan]

I really wish they would release pics of it. Could be such a clue.

Sorry, I responded to the thought about his "not so good" recon and hadn't realized that you were referring to the piece of paper in his pocket!

Sorry...Yeah, misread that you wanted to see his face!

 

[breachtones]

They actually sent the papers to the FBI for analysis, but even the FBI couldn't discern much. I'm not sure the general public could do any better, but it wouldn't hurt trying.

1994 John Doe

Clipping found in The Daily Spectrum published in St. George, Utah on 9/12/1994. 1994 John Doe

www.newspapers.com

"But years of harsh weather have stripped the court and sheriffs papers of any handwriting that would list the man's name or address. Attempts by the FBI lab to discern the writing have been unsuccessful. The events list - describing entertainment at local Flagstaff bars - is printed on newsprint, which is worn and torn away in places. What is apparent is the month, April, and the days of the week, but not the year. "

Maybe this is how the Doe Network discerned that this man died in 1992. If the days of the week are listed for April, it should be easy to figure out the year.

 

[TinfoilYarmulke]

Maybe this is how the Doe Network discerned that this man died in 1992. If the days of the week are listed for April, it should be easy to figure out the year.

That's a really good point! I wonder if that was actually ever checked. Many of the articles state investigators thought the date was 1986 on the papers, but admitted they weren't sure.

"Investigators initially believed that it, like the court document, originated in 1986. "We've called these clubs and asked them to look at their old bookings to try to determine what years these advertisements might have been placed," Banfill said. "We assumed that it was 1986, but it's looking more and more like maybe this came from a later year, such as 1988 ..."

1994 John Doe

Clipping found in The Daily Spectrum published in St. George, Utah on 9/12/1994. 1994 John Doe

www.newspapers.com

 

[theshadow45]

Kane County John Doe has been unidentified for 30 years today.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Utah investigators identify victim of 30-year-old cold case

Authorities in southern Utah have identified the victim of a 30-year-old cold case.

www.yahoo.com

Identified - James Howard Conklin, 43. No photo is available. Another @othram ID, I believe.

 

[dotr]

Cold case solved after 30 years using DNA sequencing

A 30-year-old cold case was solved after DNA sequencing brought police to an answer on the identification of a man.

kslnewsradio.com

''This year, Kane County detectives and the Utah Medical Examiners Office sent evidence to Orthram DNA Laboratory in Texas, Alldredge said. Scientists there were then able to develop a “DNA extract” that they used to create a “comprehensive DNA profile” for the unidentified man.
With a DNA profile also came the possibility to track down relatives.
“Ultimately the DNA and genealogy provided new leads to Kane County Sheriff’s Detectives,” Alldredge said.''

 

[Melt71]

Articles say he had been homeless and last seen in Flagstaff AZ. Glad he has his name back.

 

[LordMo]

Mr. Conklin, may you find any peace that has eluded you.

 

[othram]

Utah investigators identify victim of 30-year-old cold case

Authorities in southern Utah have identified the victim of a 30-year-old cold case.

www.yahoo.com

Identified - James Howard Conklin, 43. No photo is available. Another @othram ID, I believe.

Yes sorry, we were late to post!

After 30 years, Kane County John Doe (1994) is Identified

Kane County Sheriff's Office, Utah OCME, & Utah Department of Public Safety Team with Othram to Identify a 1994 John Doe

dnasolves.com

 

[breachtones]

Possibly the same guy? Gloucester County Times - Mar 10, 1987. Topock, AZ is 3 hours west of Flagstaff on I-40.