Artistic renderings of the victim; watch, ring and label on clothing.
Artistic renderings of the victim; watch, ring and label on clothing.
Date of Discovery: February 1, 1970
Location of Discovery: Saugerties, Ulster County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Estimated Age: 35-45 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair Color: Dark brown and wavy with a bald spot on the crown.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Not available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: A 3/4-length tan-brown reversible raincoat, green or gray European-style suit, white dress shirt, black silk Playboy tie, green Rimrock undershirt (size XL), blue cotton pajamas with long sleeves (size 0), white T-shirt, white Sun Valley shorts (size Medium), gray socks, black leather shoes (size 8.5), and black rubber Wings overshoes that were made in Canada.
Jewelry: A silver Omega Sea Master watch (serial number 16815714). A gold ring with a red stone. Markings on the ring identify it as having been manufactured in Portugal.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim was found down an embankment off a public highway, not far from the NYS Thruway in West Saugerties.
Agency Name: New York State Police - Kingston
Agency Contact Person: Investigator Matthew Bresnahan
Agency Phone Number: 845-338-1702
Agency E-Mail: nysvicap(at)troopers.ny.gov
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: Ulster County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 845-340-3323
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 3040770
NCIC Case Number: U954749934
NamUs Case Number: UP #9819
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 10/16/2023
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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