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Found in residence by building caretaker who had not seen him in 3 days.
Date Found: 1997-05-08

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Victim Details

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

52463

1997-1137

Adult - Pre 50

40

50

72920

Paul Salas Mejia (confirmed false ID), Joe Ramirez, Paul Salasar, Paul Salas, and Paul Megei

69 inches

128 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

3

Days

1947

1957

1997

1997-05-08

1829 5th Ave S

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Hennepin County

55404

No

1

52118

Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Hennepin County

Alex Verdoorn

Senior Investigator

530 Chicago Avenue, , Minneapolis, Minnesota

6122156300

County

Medical Examiner

1997-1137

Black

3" straight, full head coverage

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Back left forearm: blue tattoo “57”, tattoo man with a hat (depicted), the letters “M” and “O”; blue tattoo “SNOOPY” with a backwards “N”. Back left hand between 1st and 2nd fingers: blue tattoo “+”. Outside right upper arm: blue tattoo “Monica”. Back right forearm: blue tattoo of 3 lines about 1/4” long each. Outer left upper arm “LETI” and “E”.

  • Clothing: Medium “Jerzees” brand maroon t-shirt with yellow lettering on front “Dick Weber Open” and yellow bowling design on the back. Denim jeans with green and red cloth belt with silver buckle. Size 10 Nike shoes in black, red, and white. Blue knee brace on left knee.


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