6574
12/13/2018: Case added to theunidentified.org
ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 1986
SEX: MALE
RACE: OTHER
AGE: 25-40
STATE: PENNSYLVANIA
HEIGHT: 5'10", estimated
WEIGHT: 175, estimated
HAIR: BROWN
EYES: N/A
On 07/25/1986 W. Michael JOHNSON while inspecting an abandoned strip mine discovered the victim's remains. Victim's remains were lying face up approximately 20 to 30 feet east of the access road. The victim's skull was located approx. 5 to 10 feet north of the torso. The victim's right hand was missing and the fingers from his left hand had been removed. Several pieces of burned material were found near the head area of the remains. A piece of electrical wire was found around the neck area of the skeleton.[4 missing person exclusions]
From The Doe Network:
Cause of death: homicide
Possibly Asian mixed. Light brown hair.
The clothing from the victim appeared to have been placed at his head area and burned in an apparent attempt to further hinder identification of him.
On July 25, 1986, the victim was discovered near an abandoned strip mine just north of LR-33044, Washington Township in Jefferson County.
Victim's remains were lying face up approximately 20 to 30 feet east of the access road. The victim's skull was located approximately 5 to 10 feet north of the torso.
The entire right hand was missing as were the fingers on the left hand.
Evidence at the scene indicated that the body was brought to the site after death. Several pieces of burned material were found near the head area of the remains. A piece of electrical wire was found around the neck area of the skeleton.