Overview of 1987 Harrison County John Doe
The victim's remains were found in a wooded area of a residential property near the road at 18388 Highway 49 (formerly Route 1 Box 739). He had been murdered then doused with accelerant and burned. A mallet was found near his body. He was laid to rest at the Finley Cemetery.
Estimated Date of Death: 1987 State of Remains: Not recognizable - Charred/burned Cause of Death: Homicide - multiple slash wounds to the neck and blunt force trauma.
Dentals: Available. Filling or crown present. Fingerprints: Not available. DNA: mtDNA and nucDNA available in national CODIS.
Clothing: Wearing female Chic blue jeans, shirt - possibly a brown pullover, and white athletic socks with blue and red stripes at the top. No shoes. Jewelry: None. Additional Personal Items: None.
The Doe Network Case Number: 1727UMMS