Unidentified White Male

• The victim was discovered on September 5, 1983 in Onondaga County, New York.
• Estimated Date of Death: 12 hours prior.
• State of Remains: Recognizable.
• Cause of Death: Drowning.

Vital Statistics

• Estimated Age: 50-59 years old.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'10" and 134 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Receding brownish-gray hair
  and unknown eye color. Deeply tanned from the waist up.
• Marks, scars: None noted.
• Clothing: J.C. Penney brand briefs (size 32), gray nylon socks,
  an Arrow Belmont Club white short sleeve shirt, a pair of Anderson
  Little's International Fashion gray pants, a brown webbed belt, a pair
  of worn 9 1/2 D Italian shoes of unknown make, and a brown plaid Wrangler shirt with snaps up the front.
• Jewelry: Yellow gold Seiko calendar wristwatch worth about $200
  that was still running.
• Dentals: Unknown. Missing front partial denture plate.
• DNA: Unknown.
• Fingerprints: Unknown.
• Other: His pockets contained $1.69 in change (pant pocket),
  an empty Pall Mall non-filter cigarettes pack and book of matches
  (left shirt pocket), comb (left rear pant pocket), and handkerchief
  (right pant pocket).

Case History
The victim was found by a woman fishing from the Long Branch Road bridge, which spans the Onondaga Lake outlet.

At approximately 07:20 A.M., the woman's fishing line snagged. When she freed her line, the victim's body
surfaced. Aside from a trickle of blood from his left ear, there were no signs of injuries.

Investigators speculated that he was passing through the area and possible seeking employment at the local fair. His
photograph was shown to fairground employees but no one could positively identify the victim.

He is buried in the Loomis Hill Cemetery.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Investigating Agency:
Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office
Ronald Brunelli
315-435-3163
Email

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: 83-0773; NamUs 6057

Source Information:
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