WA WA - Spokane, along Spokane River, WhtMale 18-40, UP458, 35 pennies, Corcoran boots, clothes, Jun'95

[WesternArtist]

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/575umwa.html
https://www.identifyus.org/en/cases/458

NamUs UP#458
Found June 11, 1995

Spokane River, near 2200 W. Spokane Falls Blvd Street, Spokane Washington

Body found along the north bank of the Spokane River. The body was in an advanced stage of decomposition. The body was fully dressed. Fingerprints were not obtainable. In 2004 samples were submitted by our office to the FBI Lab and a mtDNA sequence was obtained. In 2008 our office submitted more samples to the FBI lab for possible nuclear DNA sequence. The results of the nuclear DNA testing are still pending.

White Male, 18-40, 160 lbs (estimated), 71" (measured)
All parts recovered, Not recognizable -Decomposing/putrefaction, estimated postmortem interval 2 months

Brown hair, possibly dark brown

Clothing: A pair of black, high, lace up boots, with a brand name listed as "CORCORAN". Size not stated. A pair of possibly black colored socks. A pair of light blue denim pants, with a brand name listed as "RUSTLER". The tag on the pants is not legible. There was .35 cents in pennies located in the front pocket with no other coins present. A pair of red, slightly meshed, under shorts, a dark colored T-Shirt, size medium, and brand of "EDDIE BAUER". No jewelry.

 

[WesternArtist]

Image of boots, boot label and jeans label.

 

[WesternArtist]

One potential match who fits the demographics and timeline fairly well is Steven Needham http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...Bellevue-26-Oct-1994&highlight=Steven+needham
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/n/needham_steven.html
He suffered from schizophrenia and alcholism and went missing from a rehab facility on the other side of the state (Bellevue) in late October 1994.

Another part of me thinks this UID was not from the NW because of the boots. White's boots are made in Spokane and very popular there. Danner boots are from Oregon and also quite popular as well as all of the major workboot brands like Red Wing (afaik this was all the same in '94 as these are established companies). Corcoran appears to be based in Pennsylvania. While I'm sure they're sold throughout the county there is a lot of loyalty to regional brands in the area. They also look like they may have been military issued which would also make our pool of potential matches large.

 

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Exclusions
MP19371 Craig Alexander 01/28/1985 Chittenden VT
MP19371 Craig Alexander 01/28/1985 Chittenden VT
MP7554 Leonard Collins 07/31/1987 Palm Beach FL
MP13907 Ralph Newcombe 04/17/1989 King WA
MP13907 Ralph Newcombe04/17/1989 King WA
MP1009 Dana Torgeson 04/17/1985 Stevens WA
MP1460 Gregory Waskel 03/12/1985 Santa Cruz CA

 

[Tuck]

This might be Steven Youngman, who went missing from the Spokane area in 1994. The height, weight and age are perfect matches.

 

[sasha17]

This might be Steven Youngman, who went missing from the Spokane area in 1994. The height, weight and age are perfect matches.

Which site is this screenshot from?

 

[Tuck]

Which site is this screenshot from?

This screenshot was taken from a database on the Seattle Post Intelligencer, which is defunct and no longer exists.

There was a lot of cases on there that have never been added into NamUs, such as that of Rodney Johnson who was identified earlier this year as the Lake Stickney John Doe.

If you head over to the existing thread for Darrel Roy Frye, you’ll be able to see the cases that I was able to retrieve from the website, which are limited but better than nothing I guess?

 

[imstilla.grandma]

ate Found: 6/11/1995

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Estimated Age: 18-35 year
Found on the bank of the Spokane River at approximately 2200 W. Falls Street.

Adult Caucasian male. This male was 5 feet 11 inches in height and weighed approximately 161 pounds. His hair was dark brown or possibly black in color. Clothing worn: a pair of black lace up boots with a brand name listed as "CORCORAN", a pair of black colored socks, a pair of light blue denim pants with a brand name listed as "RUSTLER", a pair of red slightly meshed under shorts, a dark colored T-Shirt with the size listed as medium and a name brand of "EDDIE BAUER". Dental identification information obtained, no match found. Fingerprints unobtainable. DNA profile available for identification purposes.

Medical Examiner - Unidentified Bodies and Missing Persons

 

[Beccalicious]

Bumping

 

[iulia]

His NamUs page has been removed.

 

[iulia]

The NamUs profile for Warren David Hawkins ( MP91604) was removed two days ago. I thought it was worth mentioning, since he went missing from Washington, albeit 9 year earlier.

WA Thread 'WA - Warren David Hawkins, 21, Kelso, July 6, 1986'

May 20, 2022

NAMUS:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Warren David Hawkins
Age - 21 Years
Sex - Male
Height - 6' 2" (74 Inches)
Weight - 200 lbs
Hair Color - Brown
Eye Color - Brown
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact - July 6, 1986
Location - Kelso, Washington 98626
County - Cowlitz County
Circumstances of Disappearance - Hawkins was last [seen] at the Kelso train depot.

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• victoriarobinson642
• Replies: 12
• Forum: 1980's Missing

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[SluethinAway]

The NamUs profile for Warren David Hawkins ( MP91604) was removed two days ago. I thought it was worth mentioning, since he went missing from Washington, albeit 9 year earlier.

WA Thread 'WA - Warren David Hawkins, 21, Kelso, July 6, 1986'

May 20, 2022

NAMUS:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Warren David Hawkins
Age - 21 Years
Sex - Male
Height - 6' 2" (74 Inches)
Weight - 200 lbs
Hair Color - Brown
Eye Color - Brown
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact - July 6, 1986
Location - Kelso, Washington 98626
County - Cowlitz County
Circumstances of Disappearance - Hawkins was last [seen] at the Kelso train depot.

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• victoriarobinson642
• Replies: 12
• Forum: 1980's Missing

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https://kymkemp.com/2024/11/25/skeleton-in-sneakers-identified-after-12-years-dna-unveils-piercy-homicide-victim/

Warren David Hawkins remains have been located in California in 2012. Positively identified 2024

 

[dotr]

WA Thread 'WA - Warren David Hawkins, 21, Kelso, July 6, 1986'

May 20, 2022

NAMUS:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Warren David Hawkins
Age - 21 Years
Sex - Male
Height - 6' 2" (74 Inches)
Weight - 200 lbs
Hair Color - Brown
Eye Color - Brown
Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact - July 6, 1986
Location - Kelso, Washington 98626
County - Cowlitz County
Circumstances of Disappearance - Hawkins was last [seen] at the Kelso train depot.

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• victoriarobinson642
• Replies: 12
• Forum: 1980's Missing

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Mendocino County John Doe (2012) has now been Identified

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2012 John Doe

dnasolves.com

''It appeared that the remains located within the shallow grave had been there for an extended time, and the partial articles of clothing collected suggested 1980’s styles. John Doe’s death was labeled as a homicide given the circumstances around the discovery of his remains. Details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as UP59510 and the man was commonly referred to as “Skeleton in Sneakers."
In 2024, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office submitted forensic evidence to Othram in The Woodlands, Texas to determine if advanced DNA testing could help identify the man. Othram scientists successfully developed a DNA extract from the forensic evidence, and then used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to build a comprehensive genealogical profile for the unknown man. Othram’s in-house forensic genetic genealogy team then used this profile to conduct genetic genealogy research, ultimately providing new investigative leads to law enforcement.''

https://www.sfgate.com/northcoast/article/skeleton-sneakers-california-john-doe-identified-19941896.php

Warren Hawkins was last seen alive in July 1986 at the age of 21.
Photograph from NamUs

 

[dotr]

After 29 years, Spokane County John Doe (1995) is Identified

Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1995 John Doe

dnasolves.com

'Forensic evidence was submitted to Othram’s laboratory in The Woodlands, Texas where DNA was extracted. Using Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing®, an ultra-sensitive comprehensive DNA profile was developed for the unknown man. The DNA profile was then submitted for forensic matching allowing Othram’s forensic genetic genealogy team to develop new investigative leads in the case.

These leads were provided to law enforcement, who launched a follow-up investigation leading to the identification of the man, ending a nearly thirty-year mystery, providing investigators and the man’s family with answers at last. The man's name will not be released at this time, at the request of his family.'