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Forensic drawing of victim

Unidentified White Male

  • Discovered on May 2, 1986 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
  • Estimated Date of Death: May 2, 1986
  • State of Remains: Recognizable
  • Cause/Manner of death: Hanging/Suicide


Vital Statistics

  • Estimated Age: 20-25 years old.
  • Estimated Height and Weight: 6'0" to 6'2" and 154 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark blond/light brown straight hair,
    approximately 4" layers; blue/grey eyes. Light freckles across the center of face.
  • Clothing: "JC Penney" brand white T-shirt (size 46-48), "Gap Pioneer" brand blue jeans
    (size 32 waist), black cloth army style belt (size 29-30), "JC Penney" brand white jockey shorts,
    and he was in possession of a brown billfold with the initials "PJK."
  • Jewelry: White metal link chain with a black and white metal pendant; and a black Casio
    digital watch.
  • Dentals: Unknown.
  • DNA: Partial mtDNA and nucDNA available at UNT (ref 09-0954). Info not at national CODIS.
  • Fingerprints: Available at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. RT: 10 53 02 09 04;
    LT: 07 09 TT 07 04


Case History

The decedent was found hanging in a room at La Casita Motel, located at 4300 Harry Hines Boulevard, in Dallas on May 2, 1986. His death was ruled a suicide.

The man, most likely in his twenties, used the name John Smith while checking into the motel. He claimed that he was from New York City and that he had cancer.


Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Dallas County Medical Examiners Office
Mary Brownlee
214-920-5900
Or
Texas Department of Public Safety
Missing Persons Clearinghouse
512-424-5074 or 800-346-3243

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

ME Case Number: 245782T

TDPS Case Number: U8710001

NamUs Case Number: 4469

NCIC Number: U-211154991

Please refer to these numbers when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Texas Department of Public Safety
TDPS Media Release
NamUs


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Last Updated: 10-2-2011 - By: DD / Hot Case Coordinator
Case Verified: 10-2-2011 - By: DD / TX Area Director