Adam Doe Newton Co 1983

Adam Doe Newton Co 1983

Description
On October 18, 1983 unidentified remains were found by mushroom hunters in an abandoned barn lot in a wooded area off US-41 in Newton County, IN. With the body authorities found Levis brand blue jeans, a red and white belt with the word “Devil” around it, gold color belt buckle with the word “Jeans” on it, and Hush Puppy style boot with a side buckle. Forensic medical investigators determined the deceased was a Black male estimated to be between 15 and 20 years old. He was 5’10” to 6’ tall, weighed 140 to 160 pounds with had an average build, and had closely cropped black hair. Dental fillings indicate he had seen a dentist at some time in his life. The deceased died several months prior to being found.

NamUs ID: UP6011
NCMEC ID: 1184271
Date Body Found: October 19, 1983
Race: Black / African American
Gender: Male
Estimated Age: 15-20
Estimated PMI: Months
Location: Lake Village, IN

Agency of Jurisdiction
Newton County Coroner’s and Prosecuting Attorney’s Offices
Scott McCord, Coroner
206-263-2090
[email protected]

Link to More Information
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6011
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_County_John_Does
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/499ufin.html
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2013/10/22/indiana-unsolved-identities-sought-for-2-victims-of-the-highway-killer-larry-eyler/3149123/

Status: Research in Progress

Image Credit: NCMEC

Last Updated: October 7, 2020

Posted on

July 23, 2020