Decedent's shoes and clothing. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Decedent's shoes and clothing. To view a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: December 20, 1979
Location of Discovery: Santa Cruz County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Same day
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Drowning following a suspected fall
Estimated Age: 59-70 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair: Partially grey and brown receding hair. The hair appears collar length and is thinning on the top of the head. Bushy eyebrows.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Sample available - not yet submitted
Clothing: Army-type jacket; gray sweater; brown pants; hiking boots.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent was found floating in the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County, California on December 20, 1979. He appears to be a transient.
Agency Name: Santa Cruz Sheriff-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Nicholas Baldrige
Agency Phone Number: 831-454-7790
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 79-9658
NCIC Case Number: U763473590
NamUs Case Number: 3059
Former Hot Case Number: 1413
Added: 2/14/19; Last Updated: 3/8/2023
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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