ME JONESPORT JOHN DOE: WM, 60-65, found in Atlantic Ocean off Jonesport, ME - 24 July 2000 *PHILIP KAHN*

On July 24, 2000 the partially skeletonized remains of an older man were found floating in the Atlantic Ocean between Maine and Canada 27 nautical miles off Jonesport, Maine. He was unrecognizable due to insect/animal activity. Forensic scientists determined he was White/Caucasian, possibly of mixed race, 6’2, estimated 170-190 lbs. with a thin build, and gray or partially gray hair. He had an unusual dental appliance: a removable Nesbit partial denture, and possibly was a pipe smoker. He wore typical men’s clothing, but with two pairs of white tube socks. The man died approximately 2 months prior to being discovered.

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Jonesport John Doe 2000 - DNA Doe Project

Description On July 24, 2000 the partially skeletonized remains of an older man were found floating in the Atlantic Ocean between Maine and Canada 27 nautical miles off Jonesport, Maine. He was unrecognizable due to insect/animal activity. Forensic scientists determined he was White/Caucasian...

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Washington County John Doe was a male found in the Atlantic Ocean in 2000.

The male's remains were found floating in the Atlantic Ocean, near Jonesport, Maine. Insect activity was noted; his body was unrecognizable.

In 2019, the case was taken by the Parabon Nanolabs, which provided estimations of previously unknown characteristics.

• He had the following medical conditions:
  • Cardiac hypertrophy
  • Coronary Atherosclerosis.
  • Moderate Emphysema
  • Nephrosclerosis.
• He was possibly a pipe smoker.
• DNA phenotyping suggested the following features:
  • Hazel or green eyes
  • Light brown or brown hair
  • A light complexion
  • Possible presence of freckles.

Philip Kahn

Philip Kahn was a man who was found in the Atlantic Ocean in 2000. He was identified in January 2023 after the FBI received his dental records and fingerprints. He had vanished after taking a flight to New York, and how he ended up in Maine is unknown. Philip Kahn may have changed his name in...

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Date of Discovery: July 24, 2000
Location of Discovery: Jonesport, Washington County, Maine
Estimated Date of Death: 2 months prior
State of Remains: Decomposed
Cause of Death: Unknown

Estimated Age: 60-65 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 6'2"
Weight: 170 to 200 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Unknown. Possibly hazel, based on DNA phenotyping.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Cardiac hypertrophy, coronary atherosclerosis, moderate emphysema, nephrosclerosis. Possible pipe smoker. Possibly of Jewish descent. He may have had some freckles, based on DNA phenotyping.

Dentals: Available. Unusual dental appliance: a nesbit partial on 2-3-4, with # 3 missing.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA:Available.

Clothing: Blue, long-sleeved, collared knit shirt. Weargaurd pullover with three button in the front, size XL and made in USA. White Chereskin V-neck t-shirt, size XL, made in Mexico. 2 pairs of white tube socks.
Jewelry: Gray metal Casio digital watch on left wrist.
Additional Personal Items: None.

The decedent was discovered 27 nautical miles off Jonesport, in the Atlantic Ocean.

 

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Demographics
Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian, Other
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 70
Estimated Age Range (Years): 60-65
Estimated Year of Death: 2000
Estimated PMI: 2 Months
Height: 6' 2"(74 inches) , Measured
Weight: 170-190 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: July 24, 2000
Location Found Map
Location: Jonesport, Maine
County: Washington County
Circumstances of Recovery: Discovered 27 nautical miles off Jonesport, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Details of Recovery
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Insect/animal activity

Physical Description
Hair Color: Gray or Partially Gray

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing: Blue, long-sleeved, collared knit shirt Pullover - three button front, Weargaurd brand, size XL, Made in USA White, V-neck t-shirt, Chereskin brand, size XL, Made in Mexico - On the Body

Footwear: 2 pair of white tube socks - On the Body

Jewelry: Gray metal Casio digital watch on left wrist - On the Body

 

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Jonesport John Doe 2000 was added to Gedmatch by the DNA Doe Project. As of February 22, 2021, he has over 15,000 DNA matches. His highest match is 93.1 cM - this is not a substantial match. He is on the Google Drive spreadsheet at:

 

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Remains found off New England coast identified nearly 23 years later

A skeleton found 27 miles off the coast of Maine nearly 23 years ago has been identified.

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Updated: 7:25 AM EST Jan 12, 2023

AUGUSTA, Maine —
A skeleton found 27 miles off the coast of Maine nearly 23 years ago has been identified.

The remains were found near Grand Manan Banks on July 24, 2000. Fingerprints and DNA samples were taken, but no leads were found.

In 2019, investigators analyzed a DNA sample and learned the man was Ashkenazi Jewish, but still didn't know who he was.

Then in May of last year, the FBI analyzed fingerprints which were then linked to the dental record of Philip Kahn, 84.

Kahn flew from Las Vegas to New York City in July, shortly before he was reported missing, but why or how he ended up off the coast of Maine still remains a mystery.

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Philip was nearly 20 years older than the estimated age range! Also interesting that they originally got no results off of his prints, but they re-ran them in 2022 and got a match.

22-year-old cold case solved: medical examiner identifies remains of missing Nevada man

After 22 years, the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner has conclusively identified the partially skeletonized remains of an unknown male recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.

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When the remains were located in 2000, the OCME did an autopsy and took DNA and fingerprints. The fingerprints were submitted to the FBI but did not produce any matches. The DNA sample was uploaded to the FBI's Combined DNA Index but was not matched.

In 2019, the OCME contracted with Parabon Nanolabs to analyze the DNA and attempted forensic genealogy, but it did not produce any viable leads.

However, in March 2022, the OCME met with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services, Deceased Persons Identification Services Division regarding updated technologies available through the FBI. The OCME submitted the unidentified person's fingerprints to DPI Services in May 2022, and the FBI was able to match the fingerprints and dental records to Mr. Kahn, who had been reported missing in Las Vegas in 2000. Mr. Kahn's next of kin has been notified of the identification.