Reconstruction of Victim by NCMEC

Unidentified White Male

• The victim was discovered on November 5, 1972 in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California

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Vital Statistics


• Estimated age: 18-25 years old
• Approximate Height and Weight: 6'0" (183 cm); 175 lbs (79 kg)
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown, shoulder-length hair; blue eyes. A 3 inch surgical scar on his right knee, and a 4-1/2 inch scar on his spine, near the tail bone. A pair of yellow metal framed eyeglasses was found near the scene and may also have belonged to the decedent.
• Clothing: He was wearing a blue denim Levi jean jacket with a zipper-down front, a pink t-shirt; blue bell bottom, Oshkosh brand jeans, with “PEACE” embroidered on the bottom left leg, and “LOVE” embroidered on the bottom right leg, blue flowered boxer shorts and brown leather boots. He was also wearing a small yellow metal earring containing a Peace symbol, and a white metal chain with black Rosary beads around his neck.
• DNA: Available

Clothing

Case History
On November 5, 1972, a resident discovered the body of a young man lying in a ravine in the 2900 block of Athel Drive of Hacienda Heights at 09:53 a.m.

A neighbor heard gunshots and screams nearly eight hours earlier. The body was reported lying about 20 feet down the roadway. There was also blood on the street.
The man died of multiple gunshot wounds. Pronounced dead at scene.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office
Cold Case Unit
Detective Richard Kennerly
323-890-5500
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

LASD Case Number:
072-17617-1479-011; John Doe No. 158

Coroner Case Number:
72-11771

NCMEC #:
NCMUU10165

NCIC Number:
U-160020169
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Cold Case Unit