Unidentified Person

1959 Miami-Dade County John Doe

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Last updated: March 29, 2023
Miami, FL
February 14, 1959

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Overview of 1959 Miami-Dade County John Doe

The victim's nude body was found face down in shallow water near the shoreline of a rock pit on Bailes Road, three blocks south of US 1 in Miami.

Estimated Date of Death: 1959 State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction Cause of Death: Unknown

Dentals: Not available. Fingerprints: Available. DNA: Not available.

Clothing: Clothes found adjacent to the body near the shore line consisted of a white T-shirt, white jockey shorts, blue sports shirt, tan pant, and a pair of army-type, ankle high-laced shoes. Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Various pans and food scraps were found in the vicinity.

The Doe Network Case Number: 2240UMFL

Information

Date Found:February 14, 1959
NAMUS Number:UP6844
Race:Black
Gender:Male
Height:5'5"
Weight:150 lbs
Hair Color:Black

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