Description:
On April 22, 1982, a skull and vertebrae belonging to a teenage boy were discovered by Air Force personnel searching for a fallen gun pod in a remote area of White Tank Mountain Regional Park outside Phoenix. No clothing or personal items were found. Authorities estimated he died 1-3 years prior to discovery.
NamUs ID:
UP15702
Date Body Found:
April 22, 1982
Race:
White/Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
13-19
Estimated PMI:
unknwon
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office
Christen Eggers
602-506-2083
christen.eggers@maricopa.gov
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/15702
https://websleuths.com/threads/az-white-tank-mountains-buckeye-john-doe-whtmale-13-19-up15702-april-1982.569135/
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Image Credit:
NCMEC
Last Updated: September 4, 2025
