John Doe October 17, 1997 in Mt. Veeder, Napa County, CAThe Doe Network:
Case File 172UMCA
Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified White / Hispanic Male
Located on October 17, 1997 in Mt. Veeder, Napa County, California
Cause of death was self inflicted gunshot wound to the head
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Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 33 - 45 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'9" - 5'11"
Distinguishing Characteristics: Possibly brown hair. Thin to medium build.
Dentals: He had gold fillings in his teeth. No lower jaw was recovered but dental charts are available on the upper teeth.
Clothing: Clothing found at the scene included Levi jeans with Burgundy pockets, a multicolored vest, a blue sweatshirt, a navy blue “Polo” brand pull over shirt (size-medium), New Balance running shoes and aviator style gold rim sunglasses. Items recovered at the scene were a Ruger Bearcat .22 cal. revolver and a hand-made heavy leather backpack, unknown manufacturer, filled with personal items. The gun was traced to the Phoenix, Arizona area. The other personal items were untraceable.
AKA: Law Enforcement calls him "The MT Veeder Man"
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Case History
The skeletal remains of this victim were located in a remote area in Napa County, California. He apparently died of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He may have died in late 1980 or early 1981.
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Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Napa County Coroners Office
Inspector Jay R. Jones
707-253-4256
Agency Case Number: C97-612
NCIC Number:
U-069437669
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
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