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Case File 1000UMCA
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Sketch of Victim

Unidentified White Male

  • The victim was discovered on February 26, 1993 in Newhall, Los Angeles County, California
  • Estimated Date of Death: 10 years or more, prior to discovery, sometime after 1981.
  • Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 22-45 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 6'3"-6'6"
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown/reddish short hair. Bushy eyebrows. Beard with short stubble.
  • Clothing: Blue Levis, with zipper in front. White socks with black & red stripe. Blue boxer shorts.
  • Dentals: Available. Poor dental health. Gap between front teeth.

Case History
The victim was located in the High Desert, west of Sierra Highway and North of San Fernando Road in Newhall, CA. He was found buried in a 5' deep hole.

He was discovered by a pair of teenage boys who dug a 5-foot-deep, 6-foot-square hole on a hillside near Polynesian Mobile Home Park, 23450 San Fernando Road.

The skeletal remains, including a sock full of bones were wrapped in a canvas tarp and in a very deteriorated state.

There is no one listed missing with his description in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
LASD Homicide/Cold Case Unit
Detective Richard Kennerly
323-890-5500
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
Coroner: 93-02135
John Doe #33
LASD: 1993-02743-0627-011

NCIC Number:
U-634250744
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
LASD Homicide/Cold Case Unit

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