Description:
On April 18, 1998, a fisherman discovered the decomposing body of an adult Caucasian man in the Susquehanna River near Turkey Point in Lancaster, PA. The John Doe was estimated to be 6’1” tall and 260 pounds. His age could not be determined. The letter “R” was tattooed on his right shoulder. No clothing or personal effects were found with the body, and authorities could find no evidence of trauma. The man was believed to have been deceased for approximately two weeks.
NamUs ID:
UP10166
Date Body Found:
April 18, 1998
Race:
Caucasian/White
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
18-99
Estimated PMI:
Weeks
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Lancaster County Coroners Office
Richard Graff, DDS (Death Investigator)
717-735-2123
[email protected]
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10166
https://counteverymystery.blogspot.com/2019/04/
https://www.wgal.com/article/police-try-to-identify-body-found-in-1998/6225666
Status:
Undergoing Testing
Last Updated: September 14, 2023
