KY EDDYVILLE JOHN DOE: WM, 25-50, found in Lake Barkley in Lyon County, KY - 6 May 1999 - Dental work, Voit shoes *ROGER PARHAM*

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP75
Male, White / Caucasian


Date Body Found: May 6, 1999
Location Found: Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky
Estimated Age: Adult - Pre 50; 25-45
Estimated Year of Death: 1998-1999
Estimated PMI: Months
Measured Height: 6' 3"(75 inches)
Estimated Weight: 225-255 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown

Clothing & Accessories: A white t-shirt (Size XL) front logo “No Fear Sports Bar” and back logo “No Fear Gear”; Blue jeans (Size 38x30); Blue and white nylon Starter windbreaker emblazoned with Dallas Cowboys logo; Green nylon Reebok jacket; White leather Voit tennis shoes (Size 10 ½); Black leather belt; Eight ton, blue hydraulic jack; Maroon sport shirt (Size XL). There was also a tan and green blanket and a Blue Star Transportation band #0271668 located 20 feet from the body. (maroon sport shirt & towels all wrapped around neck)

Circumstances of Recovery
On May 6, 1999, two fishermen discovered human remains floating in Lake Barkley in Lyon County, Kentucky. The body was fully clothed and wrapped in snow chains and electrical wire. The remains are believed to be those of a 35 - 50 year old white male, approximately 5’6” - 6’1” tall. His cause of death was unknown, but the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The man had extensive dental work, including a permanent bridge, gold and porcelain crowns, and numerous dental fillings. He also suffered a broken leg in life that had completely healed before his death. Chemical isotope testing was conducted to estimate his geographical origin: the strontium and lead isotope data are consistent with a local U.S. origin of birth.

Investigating Agencies
-Kentucky State Police (270) 856-3721
Detective Steven Silfies or Detective David Dick
-Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office
Amy Burrows-Beckham (502) 489-5209
-Regional Program Specialist
Amy Jenkinson (817) 304-8873

Case Numbers
NCIC #: U210505581
KSP #: 01-99-0902
ME Case #: 99-076
USF #: 16-010C
ViCAP #: 2017-03-05

Sources

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

University of South Florida
Kentucky State Police



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Ky. State Police identify remains of man wanted by the FBI

Two fishermen discovered human remains in Lake Barkley in Lyon County, Ky. on May 6, 1999.

www.kfvs12.com

By Olivia Tock
Published: Dec. 18, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST|

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KFVS) - Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Mayfield has identified human remains found nearly 25 years ago with the help of advanced DNA technology.

According to KSP, two fishermen discovered human remains in Lake Barkley in Lyon County on May 6, 1999. The remains were found wrapped in heavy tire chains and anchored with a hydraulic jack.

Investigators were unable to identify the male using traditional investigative techniques at the time.

Years later in 2016, the body of the victim was exhumed in hopes that further examinations would help make an identification, KSP says. However, despite extensive efforts, the victim remained unidentified.


A profile for the remains was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NAMUS) as case: UP# 75.

In early 2023, KSP says they began engaging with Othram Inc., a private forensic lab that specializes in forensic genealogy. A partnership with NAMUS and Othram Inc. allowed for advanced genealogy DNA testing of the remains.

Through this testing, a relative of the unidentified male was found, which allowed investigators to identify the remains as Roger Dale Parham.

Investigators then began researching Parham, which led them to multiple discoveries.

KSP says that in 1999, Parham was residing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

At that time, he was awaiting trial on various criminal charges, including rape involving a minor.

In March of that same year, Parham disappeared and was thought to have left the area in an effort to flee prosecution. The FBI obtained additional charges for Parham and conducted an ongoing investigation into his whereabouts.

Until now, Parham’s disappearance remained a mystery.

According to KSP, Parham’s cause of death remains unknown. However, due to the suspicious circumstances in which the remains were found, this case is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone who has information about this investigation is asked to call KSP Post 1 in Mayfield at (270) 856-3721.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

I'm always curious about whether some Does may be found in a "wanted" database somewhere instead of "missing" cases.
But I have noticed that SOME cases of known wanted individuals have been entered into missing persons databases. And sometimes they may be initially reported to both. But I wonder how many are not. And how many answers might be found there.