Reconstructions of the decedent.
Reconstructions of the decedent.
Date of Discovery: April 20, 1990
Location of Discovery: Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware
Estimated Date of Death: 1986-1990
State of Remains: Partial skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 60-75 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: Unknown, but had robust build.
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Most of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae were fused to one another with significant osteophytic deposition on the vertebrae. Arthritis was also present on the spine. Presence of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
Dentals: Available. No upper teeth at time of death. Several bottom teeth were missing. Tooth ¦11 area, root tip.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing: None.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: None.
On April 20, 1990, a child found a human skull. It was determined that the family dog had dug it up in the backyard approximately 75 yards from the house. The house is located on County Road 421 a few miles outside of Laurel.
He was thought to be White until future anthropological examination suggested he was Black.
Agency Name: Delaware Division of Forensic Science
Agency Contact Person: Patrick Quigley, Forensic Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1990-S-0143
Agency Name: Delaware State Police Troop 4
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 302-856-5850
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 05-90-2638
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2270
Former Hot Case Number: 1243
Added: 9/23/08; Last Updated: 8/13/22
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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