Case File 1269UMFL
Sketch of Victim by Catyana R. Sawyer
Unidentified Black Male
- The victim was discovered on March 28, 1982 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
- Estimated Date of Death: 1-5 days prior
- Cause of Death: Drowning
- Formerly HC 565
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 11 - 20 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'5"; 107 lbs.
- Clothing: Shorts, trousers, undershorts and keys.
Case History
The bodies of 12 Haitian refugees who drowned washed ashore in Boca Raton and northern Broward after their boat, the Esperancia, capsized off shore. Three of the dead were women, the other nine were men.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Broward County Medical Examiner's Office
954-964-0200
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
1982-0541
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
FLUIDDB
Sun-Sentinel.com 12/13/06
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