The Doe Network: Case File 649UMMS

The Doe Network:
Case File 649UMMS

B>Left : Photo of Victim Right & Center : Reconstructions by Barbara A. Martin

Unidentified White Male

The victim was discovered alive on December 1, 1998 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Estimated Date of Death: May 1, 2002

Cause of Death: Complications from a hit and run accident.

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 22-28 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 6'2"; 170 lbs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Red hair with red beard and mustache; hazel eyes. Had freckles. He had no tattoos , scars or identifying marks on his body.

Dentals: Available

Fingerprints: Available

DNA: Available

Other: Blood type B-

Case History
The victim was struck by a drunk driver while hitchhiking on I-59 just north of Hwy 49 on the ramp to I-59 northbound in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on December 1, 1998.
The driver left the scene and was later apprehended.
Victim told responding paramedics that he was Steve Hex (Hicks) and that he was from West Virginia, prior to losing consciousness. He later passed away in May of 2002 from complications that were the result of the hit and run accident.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Hattiesburg Police Department
Det. Mike Nobles
(601) 545-4972
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: 98089680

NCIC Number: U-178985821
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing Adults

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