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RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOHN DOE: M, 18-25 - Found floating in Canal in
Mecca, CA - Oct 4 1975
By: Scorpio Date: February 9, 2020, 1:33 am
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The canal is controlled with a series of gates. The distance to
the last gate was about eight miles into the rural community of
Mecca. The body was found in the canal face down at the last
gate. He was fully dressed with a rope around his neck tied to
a weight. His pockets were empty and no identification was
established
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Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOHN DOE: M, 18-25 - Found floating in the
All American Canal in Mecca, CA - Oc
By: Scorpio Date: February 9, 2020, 1:33 am
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Place of Death / Found: Found floating in the All American
Canal, an irrigation canal, in Mecca, CA
Estimated Age: 20-25 years of age
Estimated Time Since Death: It is believed that he had been dead
three days to one week prior to being found.
Hair / Eyes: His hair was dark brown with unknown eye color.
Hair Length: The hair was of medium length.
Height / Weight: He was measured as 6' (72") tall and weighing
about 185 lbs.
Features or distinguishing marks: No scars, tattoos or
disfigurements were found due to condition of the body from the
water exposure.
Clothing: He was found wearing blue denim pants and a white
T-shirt. No shoes, jewelry or identification was found.
Circumstances: This man died from a blow to his head then placed
in the water with a rope around his neck attached to a piece of
iron for a weight. The canal is controlled by a series of gates
and the distance to the last gate was about eight miles, within
the rural Mecca area.
Other: #35748
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Dental chart
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Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOHN DOE: M, 18-25 - Found floating in the
All American Canal in Mecca, CA - Oc
By: Scorpio Date: February 9, 2020, 1:33 am
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Dental Exam Record. Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.
Date of Discovery: October 4, 1975
Location of Discovery: Mecca, Riverside County, California
Estimated Date of Death: 3-7 days prior.
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Head injury
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 18-25 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hair Color: Dark brown, medium length hair
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: No scars, tattoos or
disfigurements were found due to condition of the body from the
water exposure.
Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Blue denim pants and a white T-shirt. No shoes found.
Jewelry: No jewelry found.
Additional Personal Items: No identification found.
Circumstances of Discovery
The victim was located floating in the All American Canal, an
irrigation canal, in Mecca, CA, fully clothed. He died from a
blow to his head and was then placed in the water with a rope
around his neck, attached to a piece of iron for a weight. The
canal is controlled by a series of gates and the distance to the
last gate was about eight miles, within the rural Mecca area.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Riverside County Coroner
Agency Phone Number: 951-443-2300
Agency Case Number: 35748
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: UP7204
Former Hot Case Number: 1281
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Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOHN DOE: M, 18-25 - Found floating in the
All American Canal in Mecca, CA - Oc
By: Scorpio Date: February 9, 2020, 1:33 am
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Mecca, California, Drainage canal
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Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOHN DOE: M, 18-25 - Found floating in the
All American Canal in Mecca, CA - Oc
By: Scorpio Date: February 9, 2020, 1:34 am
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