Unidentified Person

1996 Tempe, Arizona John Doe

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Last updated: March 6, 2023
Tempe, AZ
September 3, 1996

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Overview of 1996 Tempe, Arizona John Doe

The decedent was found by a passerby in Salt River's dry river-bottom near the Mill Avenue Bridge. A red Roadmaster 10-speed mountain bike and an empty bottle of rubbing alcohol were found next to him.

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

Dentals: Available Fingerprints: Available DNA: Unavailable, insufficient for profiling

Clothing: Brown paisley patterned shirt; Khaki shorts; brown belt with silver loops; purple undershorts; brown shoes; black cap with "GIS Supply" written in yellow lettering. Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Gold framed sunglasses; a piece of green cloth was found in a shoe; a hairnet was in the left front shirt pocket

The Doe Network Case Number: 2308UMAZ

Information

Date Found:September 3, 1996
NAMUS Number:1942
Race:White and/or Hispanic
Gender:Male
Height:5'3"
Weight:150 to 160 lbs.
Hair Color:Brown

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