Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 40 - 65 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'1" - 5'8"
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Possibly Hispanic. Poorly healed fracture behind right eye. Indications of a crooked nose.
• Clothing: Remnants of Wrangler blue jeans. The remnants consisted of the jeans pockets and the brads. The words, "T Howard" were written 1-inch tall in red ink in the right front pocket while "Howard" was written in smaller, black letters in the left front pocket; and the black sole and tongue from a "Riddell" brand shoe, size 10 1/2. An elastic waistband, possibly from undergarments, measuring 35 inches.
• Jewelry: A small silver ring with a green inlay possibly enamel.
• Personal Effects: Also found were two dimes minted in 1998 and a snap ring with a key ring containing a small skeleton key, a military-style can opener and a pair of fingernail clippers.
• Dental: No bottom jaw
• DNA: Available

Victim's Ring, Keys, Name in jeans

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Case History
The victim was located 1 mile north east of Palo Pinto, Texas, near Farm-to-Market Road 4.
The remains were found in a really remote area of the property while the landowner was deer hunting. Scattered skeletal remains were recovered.

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Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office
512-659-2085
E-Mail
Or
Texas Department of Public Safety
512-424-5074
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCIC Number:
U-770018858
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Mineral Wells Index
7 KLTV 10/1/08

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