Unidentified White or Hispanic Male

• The victim was discovered on July 14, 1982 in Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida
• Date of Death: at least 1 week prior
  
• Cause of Death: He had been handcuffed and shot

Vital Statistics

• Estimated age: 25 - 40 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5' 10"-6'0"; 150 - 190 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair. Traces of a mustache.
• Clothing: "Marc Phillipe" Designer blue jeans, size 3;, gym shorts, size 36-38 and Fruit of the Loom underwear, size 34-36.
• Other: The body was wrapped in a dark blue quilted bed comforter, and a black plastic garbage bag over the head and feet, tied with window cord. A pair of handcuffs was on the victim with the word "STOP" printed over the keyhole.
• Dentals: He had a slight overbite, and extensive dental work.

Case History
The victim was located along with a woman and another man in C-51 canal, 8 miles west of Route 441, on New Hope Sugar property in Belle Glade, Florida on July 14, 1982.

Their bodies were wrapped in plastic, clothing and bed sheets and then dumped in a drainage ditch. Investigators think the killings could be drug-related and that the trio was killed elsewhere. 

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:

Palm Beach Medical Examiner Office
Michael Bell
561-688-4575
Email
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
561-688-4063
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
1982-00204
82-69932

NCIC Number:
U-189707489
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
FLUIDDB
PBSO.org
Sun-Sentinel.com 12/13/06
Namus