Description:
On May 30, 2007, an individual fishing in the Scioto River found the body of an adult Caucasian/Hispanic male. The area of the river where the man was located was near the Dublin Road water treatment plant west of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Based on the condition of the remains, investigators believe he may have been in the water days to weeks prior to being located.
The individual was estimated to be 25-40 years old, between 5’7” and 5’10”, weighing 125-145 pounds. He had black hair, unknown eye color, overlapping front teeth, a 1” scar on his right forehead, and a crooked nose. There was no evidence of prior dental work or surgeries.
His clothing consisted of a gray “Career Club” long-sleeved, button-up shirt, tan “LL Bean” pants (women’s size 8) and one brown “Earth Shoe” (size 10).
His cause of death was undetermined; however, due to his lack of injuries, he is believed to have drowned accidentally or by suicide.
NamUs ID: UP616
Date Body Found: May 30, 2007
Race: Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino
Gender: Male
Estimated Age: 25-40
Estimated PMI: weeks
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Franklin County Coroner’s Office
Amanda Alvarez Wright and Jennifer Lester
614-525-2490
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/616/details
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Unidentified-Remains/Doe-(36)
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2009/02/27/bodies-men-found-in-scioto/23774064007/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2008/04/21/graves-for-nameless/23441171007/
Status: Research in Progress
Image Credit: Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $2,525
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Last Updated: February 12, 2024
