GA ATLANTA JOHN DOE: WM, 20-30, found on the side of I 75 in Atlanta, GA - 20 Jul 1995 *STEVEN SHELTON*

178UMGA - Unidentified Male​


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Reconstructions of the victim by Marla Lawson and Wes Neville; victim's tattoos.

Date of Discovery: July 20, 1995
Location of Discovery: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Date of Death: June 24, 1996
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Hit and run vehicle accident

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 20-30 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 85 lbs. (after hospitalization)
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Light brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A serpent or dragon on the chest and stomach. The word "Virgo" in blue on the left shoulder. A red and blue flaming Star or planet in the web between the thumb and index finger. A globe surrounded by letters on the left forearm. The tattoos were somewhat recent.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Available.

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Unknown.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.

Circumstances of Discovery​

Atlanta police picked up the unidentified man on the side of Interstate 75 late at night on July 20, 1995, and took him to Grady Hospital with severe head injuries. He was hospitalized for almost one year and died in the hospital on June 24, 1996.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Dumonder Dawson
Agency Phone Number: 404-613-4400
Agency E-Mail: fcme(at)co.fulton.ga.us
Agency Case Number: 96-1115

NCIC Case Number: U194513653
NamUs Case Number: 691

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
FCMEO
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Maryland Missing
 
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Sunburst said:
The following is old- it was posted on reddit in 2015. Posting it here in case Ariel has not seen it yet. No new info, but goes into great detail. Ears were not pierced, his gallbladder was there, his appendix was there, he had been circumcised, kidney stone and gallstones were in the process of formation , no dentures or replacement teeth, his " natural teeth were in fair repair-may indicate some level of dental care in the past"

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Just bumping this post that includes the PM report. There was no evidence of trauma to either his nose or mouth.

• The ears are normal, and not pierced: There is no evidence of trauma to the ears. • The septum of the nose is in the midline, the nose is prominent: There is no evidence of trauma to the nose.

• The mouth contains natural teeth (no replacements or dentures) in fair repair, and his mustache on his upper lip measures up to 0.5CM: There is no evidence of trauma to the mouth. The condition of teeth may indicate some level of dental care in the past.
 
Tresir said:
Just bumping this post that includes the PM report. There was no evidence of trauma to either his nose or mouth.

• The ears are normal, and not pierced: There is no evidence of trauma to the ears. • The septum of the nose is in the midline, the nose is prominent: There is no evidence of trauma to the nose.

• The mouth contains natural teeth (no replacements or dentures) in fair repair, and his mustache on his upper lip measures up to 0.5CM: There is no evidence of trauma to the mouth. The condition of teeth may indicate some level of dental care in the past.
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that means that his nose wasnt broken when he was hit by that car. it could have been broken long before and has already healed back to normal.
 
Mel70 said:
That's exactly what I thought.
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he left a su*cide note, and i believe something was wrong, but my theory is that he changed his mind but was either too scared to go home or just didn't want to.

im trying to relate to the situation the best that i can because technically im a runaway risk (never actually tried, im just labeled as a risk for whatever reason) and if i were to run off i'd be scared to go back home and leave a note either way.
 
i wish his parents had a way to contact him through the news after he left. im sure he wouldnt have been in trouble if we would have just come back home. i reckon that his parents would have just been glad to have him home safe.

oh! forgot to ask because i couldnt find mention but does anyone know if he had any siblings? im assuming hes an only child because of how his family reacted but you never know.
 
ariel said:
i wish his parents had a way to contact him through the news after he left. im sure he wouldnt have been in trouble if we would have just come back home. i reckon that his parents would have just been glad to have him home safe.

oh! forgot to ask because i couldnt find mention but does anyone know if he had any siblings? im assuming hes an only child because of how his family reacted but you never know.
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I have never heard there were any siblings.
 
Interestingly, He was featured in "Soul Asylum's" video "Runaway Train" in the early 90's. Around 93 or 94. "Soul Asylum" Is from Minnesota. There are several versions of the video. Some featured have been recovered, Some found and returned home.
 
I saw just now an article online that interest in his disappearance was renewed in 2016 after Jacob Wetterling's body was found. The article shows a picture of his parents. They still live in the same house with the same phone number. They received phone calls for 6 mths after his disappearance. No one spoke, But there was alot of background noise. Then no calls ever again. His dental records and DNA are on file. That hospital was so negligent to say the least. He sent a letter home postmarked from Duluth. And a driver said he gave a hitchhiker a ride to Duluth but couldn't be sure. The trail is cold after that.
 
Mel70 said:
I saw just now an article online that interest in his disappearance was renewed in 2016 after Jacob Wetterling's body was found. The article shows a picture of his parents. They still live in the same house with the same phone number. They received phone calls for 6 mths after his disappearance. No one spoke, But there was alot of background noise. Then no calls ever again. His dental records and DNA are on file. That hospital was so negligent to say the least. He sent a letter home postmarked from Duluth. And a driver said he gave a hitchhiker a ride to Duluth but couldn't be sure. The trail is cold after that.
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I saw a similar article or the same one I posted above. I think a friend also had some kind of call(s) too. And one call or note said to stop looking for him. These could be nasty hoaxes or sure could indicate something else. The thing I read also mentioned Jacob Wetterling.

It is entirely possible based on these things that he did not commit suicide. Imo.
 
ariel said:
i loved being an only child. i have a step-sister my age whos my best friend but as soon as i wasnt the only kid in the house my grades went permanently downhill and i started to get in a bunch of trouble.
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Well I had no problem with it. But now I do. When you have no family around and it's all left up to you, It sucks. I was prepared I would have to decide things for my parents. But not the way things went.
 
Mel70 said:
I saw just now an article online that interest in his disappearance was renewed in 2016 after Jacob Wetterling's body was found. The article shows a picture of his parents. They still live in the same house with the same phone number. They received phone calls for 6 mths after his disappearance. No one spoke, But there was alot of background noise. Then no calls ever again. His dental records and DNA are on file. That hospital was so negligent to say the least. He sent a letter home postmarked from Duluth. And a driver said he gave a hitchhiker a ride to Duluth but couldn't be sure. The trail is cold after that.
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was Jacob Wetterling connected to kerzes disappearance? or was it just something that stirred the pot?

honestly, i hope Christopher didn't kill himself. i dont think he did but if that was the case my heart would break.

if he was jessie doe, he might have. i think maybe jessie ran out in front of the cars on purpose. i want to be wrong so bad because he could have went home somehow. but, its a theory. he wasnt wearing his glasses so it could have also been an accident.

i want to know about kerzes personality. what music he liked specifically, and if he liked rob zombie because thats probably what he was coming back from. unfortunately, its likely that i wont be able to know. i cant really ask about that kind of stuff because that would be hard for me and im not sure if anyone but his parents know. im wondering if they searched his room or if they couldn't without his permission. he seemed like the type to maybe keep a journal and he would have written down emotions. he was clearly going through it.

i believe the man who said he gave him a ride. that makes me believe he could have hitchhiked his way to Atlanta somehow because he seemed like he wanted to roam. he wasnt scared of hitchhiking so he would have. of course he should have been but that probably didnt get him killed. thats a plus.

i wish we didnt have to talk about his personal life but its detrimental to discuss his habits. i mean, if i went missing and people were putting all of my details on blast i would be embarassed. but i mean, what else can we do?
 
ariel said:
was Jacob Wetterling connected to kerzes disappearance? or was it just something that stirred the pot?

honestly, i hope Christopher didn't kill himself. i dont think he did but if that was the case my heart would break.

if he was jessie doe, he might have. i think maybe jessie ran out in front of the cars on purpose. i want to be wrong so bad because he could have went home somehow. but, its a theory. he wasnt wearing his glasses so it could have also been an accident.

i want to know about kerzes personality. what music he liked specifically, and if he liked rob zombie because thats probably what he was coming back from. unfortunately, its likely that i wont be able to know. i cant really ask about that kind of stuff because that would be hard for me and im not sure if anyone but his parents know. im wondering if they searched his room or if they couldn't without his permission. he seemed like the type to maybe keep a journal and he would have written down emotions. he was clearly going through it.

i believe the man who said he gave him a ride. that makes me believe he could have hitchhiked his way to Atlanta somehow because he seemed like he wanted to roam. he wasnt scared of hitchhiking so he would have. of course he should have been but that probably didnt get him killed. thats a plus.

i wish we didnt have to talk about his personal life but its detrimental to discuss his habits. i mean, if i went missing and people were putting all of my details on blast i would be embarassed. but i mean, what else can we do?
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Exactly. Their personal life has a lot of info as to why they might be missing or where they might be found.
 
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