The Doe Network: Hot Case 138

The Doe Network:
Hot Case 138

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Unidentified White Male

The victim was discovered on March 28, 1978 in Ashford, Pierce County, Washington

Estimated Date of Death: from January 1, 1977 (up to 16 months)

Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to the head

Partial Skeletal Remains

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 30-33 years old

Approximate Height and Weight: 5'10"-6'0"

Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair

Jewelry: A ring made of two braided strands of metal was discovered near the area.

Fingerprints: Not Available

Dentals: Available

DNA: Not Available

Case History
The victim was located in a wooded area near 265th Avenue East, and National Park Highway in Ashford, Washington on March 28, 1978.
Two women picking mushrooms found some of the remains in a remote area near Elbe. Skull fragments and clumps of brown, braided hair were found later.
The skeleton was put in a cardboard box and stored in the sheriff's property room until 1985, when it was removed and taken to the Tacoma dump.
Dentals from the lower jaw were compared to those of several missing persons with no matches.
New information has lead Law Enforcement to believe he was from Arizona with a first name of "Willie" or "William".

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Pierce County Sheriff
253-798-7713

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
88-263578

NCIC Number:

Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing Adults
Pierce County Sheriff
The News Tribune 12/2/96