Left: Reconstruction of Victim by NCMEC; 4 Right: Reconstruction by Frank Bender

Unidentified White Male

• The victim was discovered on September 25, 1998 near Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina
• Skeletal Remains
• Estimated Date of Death: Up to 4 weeks prior to discovery.

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 10 - 11 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 4'7"-4'11"; 50 - 80 lbs
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark brown hair, 3 to 4" in length, straight and fine; unknown eye color. Could be Hispanic
• Dentals: Available. He had sealants on the surfaces of the following teeth: 3, 4, 13, 14, 19, 29, 30; no cavities; teeth 4, 13, 20 decidious.
• Clothing: He was wearing "Fox Polo Club" brand, khaki shorts, international size 150 with $50 contained within pockets - 2 $20s, 1 $10; size 3 "2XS Sports" brand black and white athletic shoes, with very little wear noted and white tube socks. No shirt.
• DNA: Entered into CODIS in December 2004

Case History
The child's body was located along the edge of the woodline of a 1/2 acre semi-wooded lot, approximately 50-75 yards to the edge of the service road, and 500 yards from the nearest residence. This property is on Industrial Drive and runs parallel to Interstate 85/40, although not immediately or easily accessible from the interstate.
There were no signs of foul play, no trauma to the body and no blood on the clothing. Cause of death is unknown.
He may have been part of a migrant worker group that populates the area every harvest.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Tim Horne
919-644-3050
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCMEC #: NCMU400069

NCIC Number: U-174662253
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
News Observer 12/4/06
Orange County Sheriff's Office
News of Orange County
NC, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner