Description:
Partial skeletal remains were found along the bank of the James River in Charles City County Virginia on August 28, 1979. Authorities estimate this John Doe was 17-23 years old, between 5’3” and 5’9” tall, and could be Hispanic. He wore a white shirt with blue stripes, khaki colored pants, and a brown belt 32″ in length. The lab work for this case has been funded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. DDP always provides investigative genetic genealogy pro bono.
NamUs ID:
UP9398
Date Body Found:
August 28, 1979
Race:
White/Caucasian, Hispanic
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
17-23
Estimated PMI:
6 months
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Lara Newell
804-786-6041
lara.newell@vdh.virginia.gov
More Information:
https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_City_John_Doe
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/2016800/1
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Image Credit:
NCMEC
Last Updated: June 21, 2025
