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Case File: 2536UMCO

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Victim's tattoo (Left image - right arm; Right image - left arm)

Unidentified Male

  • Date of Discovery: April 18, 2009
  • Location of Discovery: Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado
  • Estimated Date of Death: 10 days prior
  • State of Remains: Recognizable face
  • Cause of Death: Unknown
  • Physical Description
    ** Listed information is approximate

  • Estimated Age: 40-60 years old
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5'9"
  • Weight: 160-180 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Unknown
  • Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoos both arms. Elaborate but possibly not professionally applied. Right arm of a dragon with a tribal symbol. Left arm of two cobras with a sword.
  • Dentals: Not available.
  • Fingerprints: Not available.
  • DNA: Available.
  • Clothing & Personal Items
  • Clothing: Multiple jackets, tan T-shirt, blue print underwear, blue jeans, white socks, and brown boots.
  • Jewelry: Unknown
  • Additional Personal Items: Unknown
  • Case History

    The victim was found in the Colorado River near a transient encampment. His dress suggested he may have been part of that community.

    Investigating Agency(s)
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  • Agency Name: Mesa County Coroner's Office
  • Agency Contact Person: Dean Havlik or R Kim Hollingshead
  • Agency Phone Number: 970-256-6462
  • Agency Name: Mesa County Sheriff's Office
  • Agency Contact Person: N/A
  • Agency Phone Number: 970-434-2001

  • Agency Case Number: ME: C09-144; LE: 09L03647
  • NCIC Case Number: N/A
  • NamUs Case Number: UP #10981
  • Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Information Source(s)
  • NamUs
  • Colorado Bureau of Investigations

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    Added: 2/18/15; Last Updated: 8/9/15 - By: DD / Unidentified Persons Coordinator

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