Description
On October 24, 1987 bird hunters found human remains in a remote wooded area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a bit south of Lake Superior, north of Newberry in McMillan Township, Luce County. While the remains were mostly skeletal, military-style, but not military issue, clothing was found on the body, including camouflage jacket, pants, green camouflage t-shirt, green belt, green wool socks, and black combat-style boots. MSU forensic anthropologists determined the remains were that of a White/Caucasian male, 20-35 years old, about 5’8” tall with short, reddish brown/auburn hair. Years previous to his death the deceased had sustained an injury which required a metal rod to mend a broken leg. No cause or manner of death could be determined, but the case has been classified as a homicide. The man could have died four months to 2 years prior to being found.
NamUs ID: UP6754
Date Body Found: October 24, 1987
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Estimated Age: 20-35
Estimated PMI: Up to 2 years
Location: McMillan Township. MI
Agency of Jurisdiction
Michigan State Police
Hanna Friedlander, Human Remains Analyst
517-242-5731
[email protected]
Link to More Information
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6754/
https://www.veterandoe.com/unidentified/unidentified-person-michigan
https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Luce_County_John_Doe
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/94ummi.html
Status: Research in Progress
Image Credit: Ruth Davis, Michigan State University
Last Updated: January 13, 2022
