DISCOVERY:
On December 17, 2000, a horseback rider came across scattered human remains in a field near 8500 Davis Estate Road in Needville, Fort Bend County, Texas. While some were spread across the field, the majority of the bones were found within a green plastic bag along the side of the road.
AUTOPSY:
Based on the condition of the remains, the decedent (a male) is believed to have died between three and nine months prior to being found. A cause of death couldn’t be determined, given the level of decomposition.
DETAILS:
John Doe is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 17 and 23. He stood anywhere from 5’0″ and 5’6″, and while his weight is unknown, it’s thought he likely weighed around 160 pounds. Given the state of the remains, his eye colour couldn’t be determined. That being said, investigators were able to conclude he had straight black or dark brown hair that was two inches in length.
The following clothing items were found with the remains: a single beige sock, a brown leather belt, Route 66-brand jeans with a 29″ waistband, two green shoelaces tied together in a knot, brown Pele-brand suede tennis shoes, a pink or purple fabric wristband, and a black Guess-brand cloth wristband.
A look at the decedent’s teeth found his two lower incisors were rotated and overlapping. He also appeared to have a vitamin deficiency, and there were signs of a healed tailbone fracture.
Isotope testing shows John Doe was from either Guatemala or southern Mexico. His remains are currently undergoing testing by Moxxy Forensic Investigations, with the aim being to identify him via genetic genealogy.
RULE OUTS:
- Isidro Limon, Jr., who went missing from Weslaco, Texas, on September 14, 2000.
CASE CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Doe’s DNA and dentals are available for comparison.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of John Doe or how he died is asked to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at either (281) 341-4665 or (281) 341-4646. Tips can also be submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety at (512) 424-5074 or the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at +1 (832) 927-5000.
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