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Unidentified skeletal remains found in the area of the Verde River. Individual found in a sleeping bag within a tent.
Date Found: 2018-03-22

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Victim Details

Mar 30, 2018

Aug 30, 2024

19690

18-00138

Adult - Pre 80

40

70

28932

65 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Years

1942

1977

2012

2017

2018-03-22

Arizona

Yavapai County

Unknown

13054

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

Prescott

Arizona

Yavapai County

Chuck Owens

Sgt.

255 East Gurly Street, , Prescott, Arizona

9287713260

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.ycsoaz.gov/

18-010286

2018-03-22

Unknown

Short (8 mm long), light colored

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Several left wrist bones showed evidence of past injury (fractured scaphoid). Individual likely fell and broke wrist. This likely continued to cause him pain in life. This individual had a lot of dental restorations including two false crowns on his top front teeth (central incisors), root canal treatments, and a metal capped lower (mandibular) molar.

  • Accessories: Teal/Blue colored tent Sleeping bag 1 toothbrush, White/green, Brand: Colgate 1 red cloth tote bag 1 fractured mirror 1 AA battery (Duracell) 1 white metal fork 5 miscellaneous coins (unknown denomination, currency value)
  • Clothing: Dark colored polo shirt "Champion Duo Dry' Size M (See images) Patterned shirt with collar and button down front "Old Mill" Size M Jeans - Likely Levi's Size Unknown Khakis "10W Apparel" Size 32Wx30L (See Images) Dark colored belt
  • Eyewear: None
  • Footwear: 2 black socks Brand: Hanes
  • Jewelry: None


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