FLUIDDB Case ID
340
Medical Examiner District
20
Case Number
1977-00007
Date of Death or Discovery
1976-12-20
Estimated Age of Decedent
36-45
Presumed Race
Unknown
Gender
Male
Estimated Height
5' - 6'
Estimated Weight
 
Details

Location Found: 1 mile south of Immokalee Drive, 1/2 mile West of Highway 29.

Hair: No details available

Eyes: No details available

Facial Features: No details available

Tattoos: No details available

Scars, Surgeries and Other Dental and Medical Information: The cervical spine presents advanced ankylosing spondylosis. there is also advanced spondylosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine with fusion of the ribs to the vertabrae focally. The right ulna is substantially thicker and stronger than the left indicating right handedness and is evidence of moderately heavy manual labor.

Jewelry: White metal Identification bracelet with no ID on the bracelet, an earring, and a 3/8 inch piece of chain (approximately 5 links) was removed from the decedent's pocket

Clothing and Shoes: Blue work pants; Blue, long sleeve work shirt, appears to be the type obtained from a uniform service for use in garage or gas station; Undershirt; A pair of socks; Lace up type shoes; Cloth type hat.

Personal Effects: "Park" cigarette lighter, bottle opener, chuck from an airpressure hose, Prince Albert tobacco can, 1 inch metal sleeve, 4 foot piece of pine firing strip, possibly used as a walking stick.

Other Details: The decedent is estimated to be approximately 5'9" and between age 30-50. The clothing had grease marks on them indicating he may have been a mechanic or gas station attendant. The decedent was found in a wooded area being cleared for pasture. The area where he was found was thought to be burned 2-5 years previous. There was no evidence of burning or charring so it is believed the decedent died after the area was burned.

Please contact the District office listed below the FLUIDDB number for questions regarding this unidentified person.

 

Direct comments, questions and feedback to:
District 20 Medical Examiners Office
239-434-5020, extension 1 or
naplesme@d20me.net