Hill Building John Doe 1985

Description: 

On February 7th, 1985, the partially decomposed frozen remains of an individual were found on the second floor of the abandoned JJ Hill Building in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The deceased was determined to be a Caucasian male between 20-40 years old, approximately 5’ 11” and 180 pounds.  

The man had medium length brown hair and a brown beard and mustache. He was wearing multiple layers of clothing, including a green camouflage jacket and a white parka.  He also had on a red scarf, brown gloves, an orange hat and brown hiking boots.  A brown blanket and a  duffel bag containing additional clothing and a pair of sneakers were found nearby.   

The man may have been homeless.  His cause of death was due to exposure weeks to months prior to being discovered.

NamUs ID: UP12123

Date Body Found: 2/7/1985

Race: Caucasian

Sex: Male

Estimated Age: 20-40 years

Estimated PMI: weeks

Agency of Jurisdiction: 

Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office
Butch Huston
(651) 266-1700
[email protected]

More Information: 

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12123/details

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/mn-st-paul-graphic-whtmale-20-40-up12123-frozen-in-vacant-bldg-layers-of-clothing-feb85.255764/page-

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Ramsey_County_John_Doe_(February_1985)

Status: Pending

Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $3,385

Funding for this case was provided, in part, by the AUDIOCHUCK Fund for the Unidentified.

Last Updated: January 4, 2023

Posted on

November 8, 2022