The Doe Network:
Case File 293UMCO

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Reconstruction of Victim by Daniel Marion

Unidentified Biracial Male

  • Found on November 14, 2000, in Pueblo, Colorado.
  • State of Remains: Skeletal
  • The victim is estimated to have been deceased about three months.

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 35 - 50 years old.
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 6'1"(185 cm.); 200 lbs. (91 kg.).
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair. The victim is biracial; he is believed to be of Asian and Hispanic ethnicity. There was evidence of degenerative joint disease that may have caused him some pain. This condition may be due to severe alcoholism, heavy use of steroids, decompression sickness or a trauma such as a hip dislocation.
    The man also had one fused lumbar vertebra and an infection of his right foot. He had some arthritis in his spine that usually isn't found in men under 40. He likely walked with a noticeable limp and would have favored his right foot.
  • Dentals: He had a nearly perfect set of teeth. He had no cavities and had never had any fillings. The only flaw was a wisdom tooth on his bottom jaw that grew in sideways.
  • Clothing: A gray sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, a gray jacket and a military green duffel backpack.

Case History
The victim was located on the prairie about a mile north of the Walking Stick housing development, north of Pueblo, Colorado. He was possibly mentally ill and was either released or walked away from a mental hospital.
A witness told investigators he encountered a man camping on the open range in August 2000. According to the witness, the man said he was from Albuquerque, and was working his way to Denver. The man had dreadlocks in his hair that was about 4 to 6 inches long.
The transient was told he couldn't stay on the land and would have to move. Apparently, the man moved, but only about a half a mile. On November 14, 2000, a woman on horseback came across a camp where the skeletal remains of a man were found reclining on a sleeping bag. Also at the camp area was a tent that had not been pitched, a second sleeping bag, several canteens and several changes of clothing.
There was no identification with the man and only a few pieces of paper. One had typed phone numbers for Spanish Peaks Mental Health Centers and another had addresses of homeless shelters in the Denver area.
The clothing and remains were studied carefully for any signs of foul play - knife or bullet holes in the clothing, broken bones, skull fractures. None were found.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Detective Keith Ervin
719-583-6125

NCIC Number:
U-740003002
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information: CPEA
The Pueblo Chieftain

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Last Updated: 8-11-2011 - By: JTM / Admin