Left: Tattoo of possible letter "R" on left shoulder, Right: Bump or cyst near right elbow. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Left: Tattoo of possible letter "R" on left shoulder, Right: Bump or cyst near right elbow. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: January 22, 2001
Location of Discovery: Gary, Lake County, Indiana
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Traumatic injuries.
Cause of Death: Gunshot Wounds
Estimated Age: 20-29 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 154 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Possible birthmark on his right shoulder area Tattoo's - possible letter "R" on his left shoulder
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: Red and white leather-type jacket with the word CHICAGO on the front; reversible side was blue with the word NEW YORK; the jacket was a YUTU SPORTSWEAR size XXL. A black mesh shirt TRU ATHLETIC size XL, and a red tank top; blue jeans JC JORDAN CRAIG 32X32; black nylon boxers size medium; a large "Do Rag";
Jewelry: A gold (in color) necklace/chain
Additional Personal Items: Shoes were black Sketchers size 10.5; socks were white
The victim was located in Gary, Indiana on January 22, 2001. The decedent had an ID on him that belongs to someone else. The ID is from the Arizona Boys Ranch. Gary Police Department has investigated this case.
Agency Name: Lake County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 219-755-3265
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 01-01-22-0055
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 13482
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Lake County Coroner's Office
Added: 8/26/2006; Last Updated: 01/26/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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