Western Reserve Rd John Doe 1982

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Doe-Nate Fund Goal: $5,500

This case was fully funded by the Porchlight Project.

Description: 

While walking westbound on Western Reserve Road near Route 7 in Boardman, Ohio, just before midnight in August, 1982, this John Doe was struck and killed by a car traveling in the same direction. The driver left the scene, but later turned herself in. No identification was found, and the case went cold despite local press coverage and a distinctive tattoo. He was 5’11” tall, 140 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a full beard and mustache.

NamUs ID: 

UP8548

Date Body Found: 

August 12, 1982

Race: 

White/Caucasian

Sex: 

Male

Estimated Age: 

18-50

Estimated PMI: 

24 hours

Agency of Jurisdiction: 

Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office

Inspector James Ciotti

330-480-5027

james.ciotti@sheriff.mahoning.oh.us

More Information: 

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8548/attachments?nav

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/oh-boardman-whtmale-18-50-up8548-hit-by-car-cross-tattoo-august-1982.708487/

Status: 

Undergoing Testing

Last Updated: October 22, 2024

Posted on

October 22, 2024