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
Status:
Research in Progress
Last Updated: August 2, 2025
