The Doe Network: Case File 569UMBC

The Doe Network:
Case File 569UMBC

Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Male

The victim was discovered in December 1989 (just prior to Christmas) in a forested area west of Fraser River, South Bend, British Columbia, Canada

Estimated Date of Death: December 1989

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: Late 30s to early 40s

Approximate Height and Weight: 178 cm (5'10"); 80 kg (176 lbs)

Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown/grey hair; brown eyes

Personal Effects: A travel bag located at the scene contained blue jeans, neckties, personal hygiene items, a B.C. road map and a new, unused filleting knife. Clothing was of good quality, clean, and either new or little used. Pockets contained a few British coins, a Canadian Pacific train ticket stub and a wallet which contained only Canadian paper money. Eyeglasses found nearby were of Canadian manufacture and indicated nearsightedness and high astigmatism. The leather belt was handcrafted with an elaborate design,

Dentals: Available

Fingerprints: Available

DNA: Not available

Case History
The victim was located in a forested area on the west side of the Fraser River, near the community of North Bend, across the river from Boston Bar.
It is believed he arrived in the area by train and went to great lengths to conceal his identity, as all items of identification had been removed from the wallet and travel bag.
The rail ticket was a day ticket and had been purchased at a stop where there was no ticket agent-no specific stop, date or direction of travel could be determined.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
BC Coroner's Service
250-861-7429
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
1989-516-0009

NCIC Number:
N/A
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
BC Coroner's Service

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