Reconstructions of Victim by Natalie Murry & Tricia Blair

Unidentified Hispanic Male

• The victim was discovered on November 21, 1982 in Collier County, Florida

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 30-40 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'10- 6'0"; 180-200 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Long, wavy black hair; brown eyes. Clean shaved. Multiple scars on forehead, well healed scar over right knee.
• Tattoos: On his back there is a large, poorly executed tattoo of man with a halo. He is walking on two crutches and displaying numerous wounds. In front of him are two dogs. The background indicates a church, a mountain, and a sun rise. An expert in the field has suggested that the image is of Saint Lazarus on crutches. The decedent may have come from a Catholic background. Or the image may symbolize the Santeria deity 'Babalu-aye,' who is considered the deity of healing.
• Clothing: Blue pullover sweater, another dark blue sweater, black slacks with brown belt, white underwear. No jewelry.

Victim's Tattoo

Case History
The victim was located by hunters approximately 115 feet north of US-41 on Burns Road, approximately 4 miles east of Ochopee. Subsequent police investigation and confession of a witness revealed that the decedent was brought to that location from the Miami area.

The police investigation revealed the name "Eduardo Bellito DeLina" as a possible name for the decedent but a records check on the name was conducted with negative results. Other names/ nicknames referred to are "Kuku" or "Cuckoo" and "Cuquito". No other information exists about the validity of these names.

Jose Julian Ortega, 29, was charged with first-degree murder after a witness came forward and told authorities that she had seen Ortega kill a man known only as Cuckoo.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
District 20 Medical Examiner Office
239-434-5020

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
1982-00218

Source Information:
FLUIDDB
Miami Herald, The (FL) 11/15/84