WA-Seattle, WhtMale, pre 30, UP139496. Witnessed to have Fallen or jumped from Aurora Bridge. 1972

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NamUs UP139496

Biological Sex
Male

Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 30

Height
5' 8" (68 inches), Measured
weight
180 lbs, Measured

Date Body Found
July 6, 1972

NamUs Case Created
March 3, 2025

Location
Seattle, Washington

County
King County

Circumstances of Recovery

This individual was witnessed to either fall or jump from the middle of the east side of the Aurora Bridge on July 6, 1972, at approximately 1005 hours. No identification was found on the body.

Hair Color
Strawberry Blonde


Facial Hair Description

Long, prominent sideburns with slight growth of mustache and beard

Eye Color
Blue

Clothing

Brown corduroy trousers
Green and blue plaid shirt
Black shoes
Black socks
Bright baby blue T-shirt, size M
White jockey shorts, size 32

 

[DS2021]

As of September 2012, 230 people are believed to have comitted suicide on this bridge

Suicide Prevention: 'Suicide Bridge' Reduces Impulse to Jump

The 38th annual Suicide Prevention Week is a reminder that adding physical barriers appear to prevent some impulsive suicide attempts.

abcnews.go.com