Sketch of Victim, Tattoo, Pants, Shirt, Briefs, Wooden Cross, Nike Air Sneakers
Sketch of Victim, Tattoo, Pants, Shirt, Briefs, Wooden Cross, Nike Air Sneakers
Date of Discovery: March 19, 2001
Location of Discovery: Cornwall, Orange County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 2000-2001, Months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" Estimated
Weight: 160 lbs, Estimated
Hair Color: Brown. close cut.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scorpion tattoo lower right shin and a one inch scar above the tattoo. The tattoo is not believed to have been done by a professional.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: White short sleeve baseball jersey with blue pinstripes label states "North Sports". Black tank top brand name "H&M", size small. Two pairs of size large sweat pants: navy blue nylon "Beverly Hills Polo Club" and gray" Polo Sport Ralph Lauren". Black "H &M" brand briefs, size X-Small. White socks and black, size 9 Nike Air sneakers
Jewelry: A wooden cross, 1"x2", on a black string was around the man's neck and he had a diamond stud earring in his left ear. Tucked under his shirt was a brass and black key chain with a crab symbol and "Cancer" written underneath.
Additional Personal Items:
New York State Police responded to the east bank of the Moodna Creek, located off State Route 32 in the Town of Cornwall, Orange County, NY to investigate a report of an apparent deceased body being located at that location.
Police suspect his body was dumped on the banks of the Moodna Creek. The man's lifeless, partially decomposed body was lying face up on the eastern bank of the Moodna and large dead tree branches were on him. There were no visible bullet holes or stab wounds. Toxicology reports didn't show any poisons in his system. He had a .21 blood alcohol content at the time of his death.
An autopsy revealed that the man's face may have been intentionally disfigured to hide his identity. One hand may have been sliced off with a sharp instrument. The other may have been beaten off with a blunt object.
Investigators believe the man is from the New York City area.
Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: Frank Catalano
Agency Phone Number: 845-457-1388
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 3168157
NCIC Case Number: U110003339
NamUs Case Number: UP9820
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Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 03/06/2022
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