The Doe Network: Case File 585UMPA

The Doe Network:
Case File 585UMPA

Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Male

The victim was discovered in October 9, 1958 in a wooded area of Bedford, Pennsylvania

Estimated Date of Death: Sometime in the 1950's

Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to head

Estimated Date of Death: six - eight months prior to discovery

Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 30 - 35 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 6'4"; 200 lbs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair; wore plastic contact lenses.

Dentals: Available. Gold dental work

Clothing: Dungarees and a black motorcycle jacket. He also had poetry books, a canteen and camping equipment, a black wallet containing $38 and a brass key stamped "Active 195 Avenue A" on it & a .30-06 Springfield rifle.

DNA: Available

Case History
In October 1958 the remains of a white male were found in an wooded area in Bedford, Pennsylvania, about 85 miles east of Pittsburgh.
While authorities believe the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, they don't know if it was an accident or suicide.
Investigators believe the man was well off because of the gold dental work and the contact lenses, which were unusual for the time. The contact lenses were traced to a Chicago manufacturer and fitted by an Illinois physician, but there are no records of the buyer.
The rifle was sold in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1939.
The brass key hasn't been matched to any location. The dental work has yielded no matches.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Pennsylvania State Police
Troop G
814-623-6133
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Source Information:
The Post Gazette 2/7/04
THE DAILY COURIER - OCTOBER 16, 1958

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