Unidentified Person

2000 Blackwater, Arizona John Doe

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Last updated: March 12, 2023
Blackwater, AZ
September 24, 2000

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Overview of 2000 Blackwater, Arizona John Doe

Children playing along a river bottom in the desert on the Gila River Indian Reservation near Blackwater found skeletal remains. The decedent was found within a mile of a main road. Officers believe he was killed and his body dumped in the Blackwater area outside Coolidge around March or April of 1999. Residents didn't recognize the composite drawing and officers believe he wasn't a member of the community.

Estimated Date of Death: 2 months to 1 year prior State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only Cause of Death: Gunshot wound

Dentals: Available, x-rays Fingerprints: Unavailable DNA: Available, entered into CODIS

Clothing: Guess jeans, 34x32; Guess belt; shirt; tan "Dallas Cowboys" baseball cap with a brown bill and star. Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Unknown

The Doe Network Case Number: 323UMAZ

Information

Date Found:September 24, 2000
NAMUS Number:1967
Race:Caucasian / White
Gender:Male
Height:5'7" to 5'11"
Weight:180 pounds
Hair Color:Black

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