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Case File 1288UMMI

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Sketch of Victim

Unidentified White or Hispanic Male

Vital Statistics

  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6"-5'7"; 135 lbs. during life.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White male, possibly hispanic from Mexico or Central America. No obvious health problems other than the head injury.
  • Clothing: Burnt clothing shreds - "Weekend Beachwear" t-shirt, size large, sold in southern California - out of business; Spaulding men's briefs size 30, sold in Wal-Marts and K Marts and are readily available; "Timex" watch.
  • Dentals: Extensive dental work that cost thousands of dollars; upper dental partial plate; crowns, restorations in lower jaw. The dental work was older and likely had not been done in the previous ten years. Work not done is the midwest and appears to be from the south or in Mexico.
  • AKA: Authorities refer to him as "Jack" or "Jack in the Box".

Case History
The victim was found in a foot locker in the blueberry fields of Grand Haven, Michigan on May 8, 2002. There are lots of migrant camps in the area, and there were carnivals and/or festivals in the area at the time.
The victim was killed elsewhere and dumped here by at least two people as there are no drag marks near the trunk. The trunk was a foot locker that was sold in a couple stores in the area and is not military issued. In the trunk was a cushion (shown below) underneath the body that appeared to be from a couch or thin cushion like in a trailer, that he was seated on. Also in the trunk were hand tools, nylon rope, a baseball bat, ane a Craftsman claw hammer which is sold at any Sears store.

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Left: Cushion underneath body Right: T-Shirt and Watch

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Detective Bob Donker
Ottawa County Sheriff's Department
1-888-731-1001 extension 4012
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
02-05080167
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
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