FL MIRAMAR JOHN DOE: WM, 23-35, found on Bass Creek Road in Miramar, FL - 19 Aug 1984 - Silver ring w/ 'Kriegsgluck'

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304UMFL - Unidentified Male​

Sketch of Victim by Charles E Holt; Image of Ring; Composite Bust

Date of Discovery: August 19, 1984
Location of Discovery: Miramar, Broward County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: 7 months prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Homicide

Physical Description​

Estimated Age: 23-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8" to 6'0"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: The Anthropologist feels the dental work may have been done in Europe, perhaps Germany.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: A silver ring was found with the remains, size 6 1/2. There was an inscription in German implying, "Good luck in battle" or "Fortunes of War" (KLIEGSLUCK). The inscribed ring may be an insignia for a particular regimental unit in Germany.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery​

The victim was located at the 17900 Block of Bass Creek Road in Miramar, Florida, in far southwest Broward County on August 19, 1984. The skeletal remains were found under a yellow foam mattress. The body was unclad. A tattered, white blanket with blue, diamond-shaped designs and a ring (see photo) were found next to the body. A machete like instrument had repeatedly struck the victim.

The dental fillings appear to be foreign to the United States, suggesting some kind of military connection. Possibly a US soldier stationed in Germany or a German National visiting the United States.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: District 17 Medical Examiner's Office - Broward County
Agency Contact Person: Wendy Crane
Agency Phone Number: 954-357-5200
Agency E-Mail: Med_Exam_Trauma(at)Broward.org
Agency Case Number: 1984-1117

Agency Name: Miramar Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Jonathan Zeller
Agency Phone Number: 954-602-4000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 84-8-1145

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1249

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
FLUIDDB
Miramar PD
Miami Herald September 26, 1999

304UMFL

#JohnDoe was found in Bass Creek Road in Miramar, #FLORIDA on 19 Aug 1984. Also found, a silver ring with 'Kriegsgluck' written on it.

Date of Discovery: August 19, 1984 Location of Discovery: Miramar, Broward County, Florida Estimated Date of Death: 7 months prior State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton Cause of Death: Homicide

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