Overview of 1999 Mobile County John Doe
The decedent's partial remains were discovered on a beach on Dauphin Island, Alabama by a fisherman. The skull was discovered first and additional bones were eventually recovered. It was initially believed the remains were of a younger individual based on the size of the decedent. It is possible that he fell off of a boat or possibly died in a helicopter crash. Dauphin Island is a barrier island located 33 miles from Mobile, Alabama, 130 miles to the east of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Estimated Date of Death: 3-5 years prior State of Remains: Partial skeletal Cause of Death: Unknown
Dentals: Available. He had a baby tooth intact in his lower left jaw. Wisdom tooth extracted. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: Available.
Clothing: None. Jewelry: None. Additional Personal Items: None.
The Doe Network Case Number: 261UMAL