Sketch of the victim's tattoo.
Sketch of the victim's tattoo.
Date of Discovery: November 10, 1983
Location of Discovery: Mecca, Riverside County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 2 to 5 months prior
State of Remains: Mummified
Cause of Death: Homicide
Estimated Age: 18-25 years old
Race: Unknown. Possibly Black, Hispanic and/or White.
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Brown or black. Thick, bushy and cut short.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo depicting a butterfly on his upper right arm. Scroll lettering also appeared present, but was difficult to discern (it has not been specified if this was part of the previous tattoo or an additional one).
Dentals: Available. Prominent canines, giving a "fang-like" appearance.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: A worn shirt, blue Levi jeans,
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Black, plastic comb in pocket. A stained yellow sheet was found near the remains.
The victim was located in open field near Avenue 62, Mecca, California.
It is unknown where death occurred, but it appears he was not killed at this location.
Extensive animal activity was noted to the body.
Agency Name: Riverside County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Dawna Wimsatt
Agency Phone Number: 951-443-2300
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1983-2344
Agency Name: Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Central Homicide Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 951-955-2777
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: C83-314022
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 7134
Former Hot Case Number: 1286
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Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner
Added: 11/26/08; Last Updated: 10/10/19
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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