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Case File 1280UMPA
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Composite of Victim

Unidentified White Male

  • The victim was discovered on November 18, 1968 near Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania
  • Estimated Date of Death: 12-24 hours prior
  • Cause of Death: Single stab wound to the chest
  • State of Remains: Recognizable Face

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 20-30 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6"; 160 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark brown hair; green or hazel eyes.
  • Tattoos: On the right upper arm, a bulldog wearing a helmet with the letters USMC underneath. On the left forearm was a "bird in flight".
  • Clothing: Rust colored sweater, brown plaid pants, brown shoes with buckles. He was covered with a dark blue navy pea jacket.
  • DNA: Not Available
  • Fingerprints: Available

Case History
On Monday, November 18, 1968, at 10:55 a.m., a Pennsylvania State Trooper spotted a man in a semi sitting position on the side of the highway, about a mile east of the Downingtown interchange. The trooper stopped to check on the man and found that he was dead.
There was no identification and no signs of a struggle.
The FBI studied fingerprints in an effort to identify him, but he remains unidentified.
Given the "bulldog" tattoo on the man's right upper arm, it is likely that he had once served in the Marines.

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Left: On right upper arm of bulldog with helmet and USMC;  Right: On left forearm of a "bird in flight".

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper Christopher Winesburg
610-268-2022
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Source Information:
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Pennsylvania Missing

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