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Description:
On December 1, 1976, a man foraging for herbs found the mummified remains of a man hanging from a tree in a gully about a mile south of Flagstaff, Arizona. Authorities believe he was a 32-40-year-old Caucasian man who stood 5’5” tall and weighed about 160 pounds. A satchel containing clothing and personal items was found nearby, but no identification was located.
NamUs ID:
UP10699
Date Body Found:
1 December 1976
Race:
White/Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
32-40
Estimated PMI:
Months
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#/10699/details?nav
https://uncovered.com/cases/1976-coconino-county-john-doe
https://doenetwork.org/cases/3475umaz.html
Status:
Active
Last Updated: July 25, 2026
