Case File 1279UMFL
Reconstruction of Victim
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
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 21-35 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'8"; 139 lbs.
- Clothing: One shoe, one sock, trousers, undershorts.
Case History
The victim was located in Boca Raton, Florida on March 28, 1982 with 11 other victims.
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 Medical Examiner
954-327-6542
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
1982-0527
Source Information:
Sun-Sentinel.com 12/13/06
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