CA LYNNWOOD JOHN DOE: M, 33-43, found at roadside at 2900 block Fernwood Ave in Lynnwood, CA - 27 July 1996

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Victim was found in the 2900 block Fernwood Avenue on the shoulder of the 105 Freeway in Lynwood, CA on July 27, 1996.

NamUs profile: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

RULE OUTS:
Nicasio Fernandez, Jr. 03/29/1984 - San Bernardino, CA
Jose Arriola 05/21/1982 - Los Angeles CA

#JohnDoe was found in the 2900 block Fernwood Avenue on the shoulder of the 105 Freeway in Lynwood, CA on July 27, 1996.

Estimated Age: 33-43 years old Race: White, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and/or Pakistani Sex: Male Height: 5'6" Weight: 132 to 135 lbs. Hair Color: Black, cut short. Eye: Brown

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Reconstructions of the victim by Natalie Murry and the Los Angeles County Sheriff.

Date of Discovery: July 27, 1996
Location of Discovery: Lynwood, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot

Physical Description
Estimated Age: 33-43 years old
Race: White, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and/or Pakistani
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 132 to 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, cut short.
Eye: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown.

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

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black, brown, and white plaid, short sleeve shirt; faded gray/blue Levi jeans; white socks; boxer shorts.
Jewelry: None.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was located with multiple gunshot wounds at the shoulder of I-105 Freeway, 2900 block Fernwood Avenue, Lynwood, California at about 7:50 AM.

His hands and legs were bound with electrical wire.

Residents reported hearing gunfire at the location the night before.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-Mail: idunit(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1996-05600

Agency Name: LASD Homicide Cold Case Unit
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: homicideops(at)lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 16-002-2116-011

NCIC Case Number: U978235319
NamUs Case Number: 3502
Former Hot Case Number:

 

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https://nataliemurry.com/portfolio/postmortem/


Sketch of victim

https://web.archive.org/web/2011111...untymurders.com/wanted/096-16002-2116-011.pdf
Graphic post mortem photograph of victim at link above.

 

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https://mec.lacounty.gov/unidentified-person-detail/?caseNumber=1996-05600

Case Number: 1996-05600
Gender: M
Approximate Age: 33+ years
Ethnicity: Some Other Race
Date Found: July 27, 1996
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Weight: 132
Height: 66
Tattoos: Clothing description: jeans faded gray/blue, short sleeve shirt black/white/tan, boxer shorts
Jewelry: none
Comments: Found at roadside near the 2900 block of Fernwood Ave. in Lynwood, CA. on 7/27/1996 at 0750 hours. Decedent is possibly of Arab/Pakistani descent. Age range between 33-43 years of age.

 

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2900 Fernwood Ave
Lynwood, CA 90262
USA