Reconstructions of Victim

Unidentified Male

• Located on January 1, 1997 near Rio Verde, Arizona
• Cause of Death: was homicide. The victim had been shot.
• Estimated Date of Death: 6 months-2 years prior to the discovery of the body.
• State of Remains: Partial Skeletal Remains 

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 20 - 59 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2" - 5'9"; 150 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic, Native or White. He had 2" long graying black hair.
• Clothing: Seattle Supersonics team jacket (size XL), blue jeans, green shirt.
• Jewelry: part of a Timex watch face
• Dentals: Available
• DNA: Available. Complete - nucDNA Profile available in FBI NMPDD.

Case History
The victim was found in the desert near Rio Verde, north of Fountain Hills, northeast of Phoenix.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Detective Powers
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
602-256-1300 ext 4820

Agency Case Number: 97-0023

NCIC Number: U-990920505
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
UDRS