Date of Discovery: August 16, 1978
Location of Discovery: Stuttgart, Arkansas County, Arkansas
Estimated Date of Death: 1978
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 25-50 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Non-professional tattoo of a heart on the posterior right forearm
Dentals: Available. Tooth #3 mesiocclusal and buccal amalgam, #16 occlusal amalgam, #19 occlusal amalgam, and #31 occlusal and lingual amalgam
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Not available. Remains cremated or buried
Clothing: Red and yellow striped short sleeve shirt, maroon corduroy pants, blue cowboy-type belt, and gray socks
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was found floating face down in Big Lagrue Creek, 1/2 south of the three-way on Highway 33. His hands were tied together at the wrists and affixed to the ankles, which were also tied together.
Agency Name: Arkansas County Coroners Office
Agency Contact Person: Coroner Cooper Essex
Agency Phone Number: 870-946-3104
Agency Case Number: 262-78
Agency Name: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory
Agency Contact Person: Chris Edwards
Agency Phone Number: 501-227-5747
NCIC Case Number: U-990025781
NamUs Case Number: 5162
Former Hot Case Number: 1773
Added: Prior to 2013; Last Updated: 8/27/18
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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