Montreal River John Doe 2017

Description: 

On July 30, 2017, the skeletal remains of an adult Caucasian male were discovered in the Montreal River Harbor area on Lake Superior. The man was estimated to be between 50-100 years old and approximately 5’3” to 5’8” tall.

The following clothing and personal items were recovered with the remains:

Dark blue windbreaker jacket, size L, with orange “Direct Energy Home Services” logo on chest
Blue and white striped George collared shirt
Blue Dakota jeans, size 32 x 28
Brown and tan hiking boots
Black and yellow San Diego Chargers baseball hat
Prescription glasses
Silver, black and gold Gitano watch

A faded black Jansport backpack (appeared blue) with camping supplies, a shotgun and a Dacor hunting knife and sheath were also found nearby. He may have been traveling or hitchhiking. Canadian currency that was dated 2016 was also found among his belongings.

Date Body Found: 

July 30, 2017

Race: 

White/Caucasian

Sex: 

Male

Estimated Age: 

50-100

Estimated PMI: 

unknown

Agency of Jurisdiction: 

Ontario Provincial Police
Trevor Tremblay
705-856-2233
[email protected]

Shelley Neufeld
705-945-6833
[email protected]

More Information: 

https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/missing-disparus/case-dossier.jsf?case=2017047335&id=0

Status: 

Undergoing Testing

Last Updated: May 4, 2023

Posted on

May 4, 2023