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Case File: 1732UMDE

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Artistic rendering of the victim

Unidentified Male

  • Date of Discovery: October 5, 2003
  • Location of Discovery: Bethany Beach, Sussex County, Delaware
  • Estimated Date of Death: 1 to 5 years, although a greater period cannot be excluded
  • State of Remains: Skull without mandible
  • Cause of Death: Unknown

    • Physical Description
    ** Listed information is approximate

  • Estimated Age: 30-55 years old
  • Race: Black
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: Unknown
  • Weight: Unknown
  • Hair Color: Unknown
  • Eye Color: Unknown

  • Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

  • Dentals: X-rays and photographs are available. Mandible not recovered.
  • Fingerprints: Not available.
  • DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted.
    • Clothing & Personal Items
  • Clothing: Unknown

  • Jewelry: Unknown

  • Additional Personal Items: Unknown

    • Case History

    The decedent's skull was found by a commercial fisherman who was trawling approximately five miles east of Bethany Beach.

    The remains were initially believed to be white but the race was changed to black based upon an anthropology report completed in 2010.

    Investigating Agency(s)
    If you have any information about this case please contact;

  • Agency Name: Delaware State Medical Examiners Office
  • Agency Contact Person: Hal Brown
  • Agency Phone Number: 302-577-3420
  • E-Mail

  • Agency Case Number: 2004-S-0161
  • NCIC Case Number: N/A
  • NamUs Case Number: UP #6701
  • Former Hot Case Number: 2100

    • Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Information Source(s)
  • NamUs

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    Last Updated: 2/21/12 - By: DD / Hot Case Coordinator

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