The Doe Network:
Case File 988UMNY
IDENTIFIED....IDENTIFIED

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Shorts

Unidentified White Male

  • The victim was discovered on June 9, 1999 at Shore of Grenadier Island and Mud Bay (Shoreline of Lake Ontario) , Jefferson County. Town of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York.
  • Estimated Date of Death: 1998
  • Partial Remains

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 35-41 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5'1"-5'7".
  • Clothing: Blue athletic shorts made by the Champion Co. At the left leg of the shorts there is a design, NYAC (symbol of New York Athletic Club) with a winged foot under that. Remnant of Bluebird by Schiesser underwear. Size 5, possibly European size. Size 11 (Right) white New Balance sneaker, ENCAP II 998. Green/Yellow trim. Manufactured in 1993 and stopped manufacture in 1995.
  • DNA: Available

Case History
On June 9, 1999 hikers found a New Balance runner's sneaker with a sock and foot in it on the shore of Lake Ontario at Mud Bay.
On September 3, 2000 a hiker found a human torso on Grenadier Island in Lake Ontario, Jefferson County, NY. DNA of both remains match.
Head Not Recovered, Limbs Not Recovered, Hands Not Recovered.
Police believe the victim jumped ship, or somehow fell from a ship passing through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Autopsy results indicate no evidence of ''dismemberment attempts.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Onondaga County Medical Examiner
Ronald Brunelli
4315-435-3163
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
01-0129

NCIC Number:
U-190002290
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
UDRS

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