Description:
On July 30, 2022, a man and his children were walking near a boat ramp alongside the Scioto River in the Yoctangee Park Annex in Chillicothe, Ohio, when they discovered a jawbone with teeth. No other bones or remains were located in the area. The jawbone was confirmed to belong to a man, but no other information related to his age or ethnicity could be determined.
NamUs ID: UP94996
Date Body Found: July 30, 2022
Race: Uncertain
Sex: Male
Estimated Age: Unknown
Estimated PMI: Unknown
Agency of Jurisdiction:
Office of the Coroner, Ross County Ohio
Mike Ratliff
740-775-7464
[email protected]
More Information:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/94996
https://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/08/03/more-details-emerge-from-bones-found-in-city-park-annex/
Status: Undergoing Testing
Doe-Nate Fund Goal:
$3,385
This case was part of DNA Doe Project’s pre-funding program. Funds were provided by individual donors along with a grant and budget obtained by the Ross County Office of the Coroner.
Last Updated: March 24, 2023
