NY LAKE PLACID JOHN DOE: W/H/B/NM, 40-60, found in wooded area off Route 73 in North Alba, NY - 1 Sep 1986 - Child's photo, glasses, prior fractures

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4027UMNY - Unidentified Male​

Sketch from remains found with glasses, Sketch from remains found without glasses, Sketch from remains found, Photo found in wallet, Glasses, Pullover sweater, Wool hat, Brown/tan leather bag with orange trim, Boots

Date of Discovery: September 1, 1986
Location of Discovery: Lake Placid, Essex County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 1983-1986
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 40-60 years old
Race: White / Caucasian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, Uncertain
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4" to 6'0"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Possible short brown or black hair
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wide triangular nasal aperture with a pronounced nasal sill, wide relatively high nasal bridge. Prior collar bone fracture and prior rib fracture. Average frame size and musculature. Has body hair.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue insulated winter jacket, pullover shirt, blue and white print button shirt (neck size 16 and 32-33 sleeves), blue cotton work pants embossed with "COWDEN" (28 1/2" inseam), black belt buckled to 4th hole, small size Fruit of the Loom underwear and blue socks. Wool hat.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Brown tote bag, Trailways Bus schedule December 5, 1985-January 8, 1986 near the body. Prescription eyeglasses, Capri Roberto brand, frame Italy 58-20. Brown lace up work boots.

Circumstances of Discovery​

Partial skeletal remains found in wooded area off Route 73, between the west branch of the Ausbale River, in the Town of North Elba.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: New York State Police - RayBrook
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 518-897-2000
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 3052452

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP8865
ME/C Case Number: 86-0583

Information Source(s)​

NamUs

4027UMNY

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