List of unidentified decedents in Washington
Unidentified decedents are the name given to a person who has died through non-homicidal means in which law enforcement were unable to identify through conventional means. Currently there are over 40,000 unidentified decedents in the United States.
"Stilly Doe" [edit]
 2018 Reconstruction by Natalie Murry |
On July 23, 1980, the decomposing remains of an Asian or Native American man were found by fishermen in the Stillaguamish River, half a mile northwest of Interstate 5 in Arlington, Washington. He was suspected to have drowned or died of natural causes. He was estimated to be between 30 and 70 years old, was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 150 pounds. He had gray hair, and a hammer toe deformity on his great left toe. He was also found to have had Coronary Artery Disease. He was found wearing a woven cotton long-sleeved undershirt, a pair of long underwear, a red flannel shirt, a black or gray suit-type jacket, a pair of black or gray trousers, a pair of gray or brown stockings, a leather belt with the initials "GRN" on the buckle, and a pair of black 'Winthrop' brand Oxford-type shoes with metal, leather or paper arch supports inserted in. [1]
Othram Inc. was asked to assist with the man's identification in January 2021. [2]
Reservation Road Jane Doe[edit]
On October 19, 1981, the sparse skeletal remains of a young white woman were found in a dumping site in a wooded area of Olympia, Washington. Overall, her cranium and three other bone fragments were recovered. She was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old. Any physical characteristics were impossible to determine. Items of note found at the scene were a shoelace and a crude cross made out of sticks.
The DNA Doe Project was asked to assist with her identification on July 3, 2020. [3]
"Bus Stop Man" [edit]
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On May 12, 1984, a young African American man was found unresponsive on a sidewalk near a bus stop in Seattle, Washington. A .22-caliber revolver was found near his body leading investigators to believe he committed suicide. He was between 18 and 30 years old, was 6 feet tall and weighed 138 pounds. He had short black hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. He was wearing a light gray nylon jacket with red trim and two buttons, one of which read "Warning, Mad Lover" and the other saying "Who Says You Can't Have Everything? Here I am". He was also wearing a tan short sleeve shirt with two pockets, a white T-shirt, blue jeans and a pair of Pro Wing sneakers. Investigators believe that he may have been a student at a local school, due to having multiple pencils on his persons as well as a book for contemporary mathematics skills. Investigators believe he was not from the local area.[4]
"Bicycle Man"[edit]
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On December 8, 1985, the remains of a young white male were found under a plastic tarp under some blackberry bushes in the Yarrow Bay lowlands in Kirkland, Washington. He had died from exposure to the winter elements. He was estimated to be between 25 and 35 years old, was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 160 pounds. He had brown hair, a wavy brown beard and reddish-brown mustache. He also had a 4-inch surgical scar on his abdomen. He was found wearing a Nike windbreaker jacket, gray sweatpants, a long sleeve navy blue hooded sweatshirt with the picture of an apple and the word "Washington" on it, and a blue and white T-shirt that read "Puritan, the sporting life". He was known as "Bicycle Man" to authorities and locals, as he had a gray 10-speed bicycle around with him normally, that he kept in good shape.[5]
Whatcom County John Doe [edit]
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On September 20, 1987, a worker at Georgia-Pacific West Inc. found the charred skeleton of a young male atop pipes near the bottom of a large chimney. The pipes, which carried water heated by boiler exhaust, were 240 degrees Fahrenheit. The air was 95 degrees, unless the boiler was running, when temperatures reached 370 degrees. The man did not match the description of any worker, and none were reported missing at the time. Investigators also found no abandoned vehicles nearby. Investigators were puzzled as to how the man got into the chimney, as he would have had to make his way to the roof through the building, past multiple flights of stairs and a metal door that took police two hours to pry open. The man was estimated to be between 27 and 37 years old, was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed between 130 and 155 pounds. Hair color and eye color could not be ascertained. He was found wearing the remnants of a denim jacket and denim pants, a light shirt, and rubber soled shoes. The jacket was found under the body, possibly to protect from the heat of the pipes, and the shirt was found wrapped around an ankle, possibly to tend to an injury. Investigators found many bones broken, and are speculating the man either jumped or pushed into the chimney from the top.[6]
Cowlitz County Jane Doe[edit]
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On May 14, 1991, a young, possibly Native American female was killed in an automobile accident when a tractor trailer crashed and caught fire on Interstate 5 in Kalama, Washington. The driver was killed in the accident as well, but was identified soon after. The woman was estimated to be between 20 and 29 years old, was between 5 feet and 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 115 pounds. Hair and eye color could not be ascertained due to the state of the remains. She was wearing a black cowboy vest and a gray top, possibly with pink. Investigators were told that she was possibly a hitchhiker who had been picked up between Missouri and Washington. She was buried in Longview, Washington.
In 2014, her remains were exhumed to make a reconstruction and to undergo DNA testing.[7]
”Mary Anderson”[edit]
A woman who checked into a Seattle hotel under the pseudonym "Mary A. Anderson" was found dead in her room by hotel staff on October 11, 1996. She had committed suicide by consuming cyanide. The address and phone number she had provided at check-in was false and she left behind no identification. Searches of missing person reports from across the United States, Canada and Interpol failed to identify her, and her fingerprints were not on file with the FBI. She left behind a suicide note as well as luggage, clothing and jewelry, none of which revealed her identity.[8]
Olympic National Park John Doe[edit]
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On July 11, 2000, the skeletal remains of a middle aged white man were discovered in his tent in Olympic National Park in Washington. He had committed suicide by gunshot, with the gun being found in his hand. He was estimated to be between 30 and 50 years old and was between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall. He had brown hair.
He was found wearing a rosary around his neck, with typical camping gear found around him, such as binoculars, a space blanket, a hiker pack, and a blue shoulder bag.[9]
Snohomish County John Doe (2007) [edit]
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On April 10, 2007, the skeletal remains of a young/middle aged white man were found in a makeshift campsite near Sultan, Washington. The man was estimated to be between 20 and 50 years old. Most other features, such as weight, height, and hair color were not documented. The remains were found scattered, possibly as a result of animal activity. The area the man was found in was about 10 miles north of US Route 2, and was apparently frequented by transients.
The DNA Doe Project attempted to take on the case, however due to degraded or contaminated DNA, their involvement is currently on hold until further notice.[10]
Spokane John Doe[edit]
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| Sketch by Daniel Marion, Jr. |
On June 27, 2007, the partial skeletal remains of a young to middle aged man were found in the Spokane River, east of the Washington Street Bridge in Spokane, Washington. He was estimated to be between 30 and 55 years old, was between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed between 130 and 180 pounds. He had black hair, and his eye color was unable to be ascertained. He had a nasal fracture, a jaw injury, and an injury around his right eyebrow, which would have been noticeable while alive. He was found to be missing some teeth and had severe periodontal disease. He also had a severe underbite. His teeth may have been missing as a result of the facial trauma that he had sustained that also caused the facial injuries he had. [11]
Pierce County Jane Doe (2010)[edit]
On October 13, 2010, the skull and some vertebrae of a young/middle aged female of unknown race were found near State Route 507 in Pierce County, Washington. She was estimated to be between 15 and 45 years old, and all other characteristics could not be determined. Investigators conducted isotope testing on the body and found that she may have spent her childhood or adolescence in Oregon or Northern California. A reward of US$15,000 is currently being offered for any information on the woman or the circumstances of her death.[12]
Pend Oreille County John Doe[edit]
On December 2, 2014, the partial skeletal remains of a middle aged to elderly man was found in a tent in a remote area of Pend Oreille County, Washington. He was estimated to be between 40 and 70 years old. Height, weight, hair color and eye color could not be ascertained. He was found wearing a thick dark red watch cap with a navy blue stripe on the lower part, a pair of non-descript pants, a plaid Faded Glory button-up shirt with a collar, a red fleece zip-up jacket with a hood, a black "Brahma" brand steel toed work boot, a pair of white socks, and a navy blue Jansport backpack. Other items found included a red flannel-lined sleeping bag, wire-rim aviator-style glasses with plastic lenses, and various other toiletries. [13]
References[edit]
- ↑ "The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)". NamUs.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ↑ "Who is Stilly Doe (1980)?". DNASolves.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ↑ "Reservation Rd Jane Doe 1981". DNA Doe Project Cases. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
- ↑ "372UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ↑ "The Doe Network: Case File 370UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "862UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "919UFWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "159UFWA - Unidentified Female". The Doe Network. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ↑ "The Doe Network: Case File 645UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "1847UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "734UMWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ↑ "1382UFWA". www.doenetwork.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)". NamUs.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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