John Tucson Doe 1998

Description: 

On October 1, 1998, water surveyors from the City of Tucson came across the remains of a young man near a rural road in the desert. He stood 6 feet tall, weighed 252 pounds, and authorities believe he had been dead a number of days. John Doe had short, curly hair, and wore tan shorts and a pullover shirt.

NamUs ID: 

UP7236

Date Body Found: 

October 1, 1998

Race: 

Uncertain

Sex: 

Male

Estimated Age: 

17-23

Estimated PMI: 

Days

Agency of Jurisdiction: 

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner
Dr. Caitlin Vogelsberg
520-724-8600
caitlin.vogelsberg@pima.gov

More Information: 

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Tucson_John_Doe_(1998)

https://crimesolverscentral.com/unidentified/10320

Status: 

Undergoing Testing

Image Credit: 

NCMEC

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Posted on

September 30, 2025