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The body of a stocky, reddish-brown-haired male with facial hair was found floating in the Willamette River north of the Steel Bridge on April 19, 1997. Teeth appeared to be crooked in life. Please see physical descriptors and tattoo descriptions for additional information; distinct tattoos present.
Date Found: 1997-05-19

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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11911

Victim Details

Created

Jan 01, 2014

Case Added

Jan 16, 2024

Case ID

8107

Case Number

97-1504

Estimated Age Range

Adult

Age From

Age To

Pid

14005

Height

71 inches

Weight

200 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Primary Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Post Mortem Interval

Months

Estimated Birth From

1936

Estimated Birth To

1972

Estimated Death Year From

1996

Estimated Death Year To

1997

Date Found

1997-05-19

City

Portland

State

Oregon

County

Multnomah County

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Agency Contact

Agency Address

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Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Head/Hair

dark brown to auburn, ~10 inches long

Body/Hair

dark auburn

Left Eye Color

Unknown

Right Eye Color

Unknown

Physical Descriptions

Tattoo: Left upper arm: logo of rock group "AC/DC" Ventral left forearm: abstract design of a woman admixed with flames Upper right arm: red and black Celtic cross

Clothing & Accessories

Accessories: Pink BIC lighter
Clothing: Faded and tattered blue denim jacket, size L; red short-sleeve T-shirt with "San Francisco 49er's" logo on chest, abdomen and arms; teal gree long sleeved T-shirt with left breast pocket; "LEVIS" brand denim jeans, W33xL34; white athletic socks with blue piping; brief-style white underwear with vertical blue stripes
Footwear: Dark blue and white high-top athletic shoes, "REEBOK" brand, size 11
Jewelry: Black cord around neck, but no associated pendant

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