Flagstaff Kowboy John Doe 1980

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Description: 

In the summer of 1980, hikers discovered the partial skeletal remains of a man under fallen trees in a wooded area in Flagstaff, Arizona near the Kowboy Kountry Club. Authorities estimated the man had been dead for more than 20 years at the time of the discovery based on the style of his clothing and items found with his body. His remains showed evidence of a gunshot wound and a rusted revolver was found with his body. He stood about 5’8” tall, had blonde-gray hair, and wore dentures. Investigators estimated he was 35-65 years old at the time of his death.

NamUs ID: 

UP9861

Date Body Found: 

1 July 1980

Race: 

Uncertain

Sex: 

Male

Estimated Age: 

35-65

Estimated PMI: 

20+ years

Agency of Jurisdiction: 

Coconino County Medical Examiner
Anna Kuykendall, Forensic Investigator
928-679-8775
akuykendall@coconino.az.gov

More Information: 

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/9861/details?nav

Status: 

Pending

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Posted on

December 1, 2025