Date of Discovery: November 23, 2001
Location of Discovery: Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Moments prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Estimated Age: 46-60 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown to black, short, straight
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Mustache, light beard or goatee growth; no surgical scars, multiple irregular scars on left forearm, left elbow, left foot
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Camouflage long-sleeved jacket; gray short-sleeve shirt; blue slacks; gray socks; gray athletic shoes; yellow hat.
Jewelry: None
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent was struck by a vehicle at SR-35 and SW Price Child Street. He was possibly a migrant worker.
Agency Name: District 12 - Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Russell Vega, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 941-361-6909
Agency E-Mail: rvega(at)fldist12me.com
Agency Case Number: 2001-DA-02
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1057
Former Hot Case Number: 274
Added: 2/27/07; Last Updated: 2/27/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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