Case File 578UMWA
Victim's Shoes
Unidentified White Male
- The victim was discovered on June 15, 1998 in Spokane County, Washington
- Estimated Date of Death: 1-6 Months prior
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: Not estimated. Adult.
- Approximate Height and Weight: 5'7 1/2"
- Clothing: Dark blue twill style long legged trousers; Black leather belt with a white metal buckle; A long sleeve shirt decorated with light blue and white checks. 2 snap pockets on the front; One tan colored sock located on the left foot; A pair of athletic style rubber soled shoes that were dark blue in color and had two Velcro closures. The brand name is "PACIFIC WALKER'S". No shoe size listed; Dark blue plastic framed sunglasses.
- Other: Medication recovered from the clothing might indicate a medical history of Schizophrenia. This man may also have had a medical history of significant heart disease. The body showed the presence of severe calcific atherosclerosis with high grade obstruction of the lumen. Sections of the aorta also show severe calcific atherosclerosis.
- Fingerprints: Not Available
- Dentals: Available. He had some upper teeth. Silver colored metal cap over one tooth in the left upper jaw area.
- DNA: Available
Case History
The victim was located at the Upper Falls intake, at the Howard Street Bridge, on the Spokane River at Riverfront Park.
The body was found by an employee who was checking the intake boom near the Howard Street Bridge. The worker spotted the human remains snagged underneath and called law enforcement.
The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Dental information was submitted to the Washington State Patrol but no possible comparisons were made.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Spokane County Medical Examiner
509-477-2296
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
98-154
Source Information:
Spokane County Medical Examiner
UDRS