Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $6,955
This case was fully funded through the AUDIOCHUCK Fund for the Unidentified.
Description:
At 2:00am on March 23, 1977, a young man was struck and killed by a truck on I-95 near Ashland, Virginia. Despite having a recognizable face, he was not identified. Authorities at the time speculated that he may have been involved in a marijuana smuggling operation. He wore blue jeans, a western-style shirt, and a jean jacket. This John Doe was White/Caucasian, stood 5’11”, and weighed 143 pounds. Investigators estimated he was 20-25 years old at the time of his death.
NamUs ID:
UP80448
Date Body Found:
March 23, 1977
Race:
White/Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
Adult/Pre-30
Estimated PMI:
5 minutes
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Lara Newell
804-786-6041
lara.newell@vdh.virginia.gov
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/80448
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Hanover_County_John_Doe_(1977)
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Last Updated: October 23, 2024
