Date of Discovery: December 7, 1979
Location of Discovery: Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 50-99 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8" to 5'9"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left femur intertrochanteric fracture with stainless steel surgical plate. Healing fractures of the right ribs 5 through 10. Healed fractures of the left ribs. Severe osteophytes of vertebral column with body collapse of T8.
Dentals: Not available. Edentulous.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Sample available - Not yet submitted.
Clothing: V-neck, sleeveless sweater - orange with blue striping at bottom, green boxer undershorts, and pants.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim's skeletal remains were found scattered over an approximate 100 yard area in a road ditch.
Agency Name: North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Clyde Gibbs
Agency Phone Number: 800-672-7042
Agency Case Number: 79-850
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #1745
Former Hot Case Number: 1313
Added: Prior to 2013; Last Updated: 10/8/2019
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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