Reconstructions of the victim (left by Carl Koppelman). To view a postmortem photo, please click here.
Reconstructions of the victim (left by Carl Koppelman). To view a postmortem photo, please click here.
Date of Discovery: November 28, 1987
Location of Discovery: Fullerton, Orange County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide - victim jumped into oncoming traffic.
Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 247 lbs.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Heavyset physique. He had a large oval-shaped burn scar on his abdomen. Uncircumcised. Waist size approximately 44"; chest approximately 40", shoe size 9.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Samples submitted - Tests not complete
Clothing: Blue sweater; blue pants, size 44 x 34; and a brown and white shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: The victim wore glasses.
The victim killed himself by running in front of a truck. The truck was traveling along the Orange (57) Freeway just south of Imperial Highway in Brea when the driver noticed a man crouching beside the road.
Suddenly the man ran in front of the truck. The truck hit the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Agency Name: Orange County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Scott Hayes
Agency Phone Number: 714-647-7411
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 87-05618-MA
NCIC Case Number: U306518020
NamUs Case Number: 7662
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Orange County Sheriff-Coroner
Added: 12/18/05; Last Updated: 12/11/17
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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