John Doe August 25, 1997 North East, Cecil County, Maryland.
The Doe Network: Case File 288UMMD Composite of Victim Unidentified Black Male Discovered on August 25, 1997 in a wooded area off Md. Rt 272, North East, Cecil County, Maryland. (Adjacent to Interstate 95) Estimated Date of Death: August 25, 1997 Cause of death was homicide. He was shot, stabbed several times, and his legs and right hand were severed. Then he was set on fire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vital Statistics Estimated age: 25 -35 years old Approximate Height and Weight: 5'7"; 170 lbs. Distinguishing Characteristics: Muscular build. Dentals: The man's most distinguishing feature was his front teeth. The right front incisor was rotated slightly so that the right front tooth overlapped the incisor. The left front tooth was apparently broken and repaired with a pin. Police said that sort of dental repair would be expensive, and police hope a dentist will recognize his work. Clothing: Boxer shorts only. There was no money or jewelry on him. Fingerprints: One thumbprint is available for comparison. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case History The victim was located near the Gilpin Covered Bridge, just north of I-95, within one mile of the nearest exit in Cecil County, Maryland on August 25, 1997. Because of the lack of blood at the scene and the close proximity to Interstate 95, the victim is believed to have been killed elsewhere and dumped at the location. He had been placed there minutes before discovery. He was still burning when the police arrived. Police don't believe the victim had much, if any, contact with anyone in Cecil County, and said he could have been killed in a nearby city, including Wilmington, Delaware, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York or Washington, D.C. He was wrapped in an ivy-patterned bed sheet and pillowcase that was traced to a small factory in New York. His severed body parts were wrapped in a separate tarp and placed behind the body. Both tarps were set on fire. The body was most likely dumped in the wooded area between 5:30 and 6:15 a.m. The victim's remains were found at about 7:30 a.m. He was dead for less than 24 hours. The victim's physique and extensive dental work suggested that he was well cared for and would be missed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investigators If you have any information about this case please contact: Maryland State Police Sgt. John Bollinger 410-290-0050 X 130 You may remain anonymous when submitting information. NCIC Number: U-054206197 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Source Information: http://www.doenetwork.us/cases/288ummd.html