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BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jackson,
KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:09 pm
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The nearly intact skeleton remains were found in a snowstorm on
a hillside about 75 yards from a highway in a thinly populated
area of Breathitt County by hunters. Breathitt county is located
in the Eastern Coal Field region of the state.
The elevation in the county ranges from 650 to 1600 feet above
sea level. (The eastern Kentucky coal field covers the eastern
end of the state, stretching from the Appalachian Mountains
westward across the Cumberland Plateau to the Pottsville
Escarpment. Coal mining is the major industry).
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:16 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP103Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
January 27, 1979
Location Found
Jackson, Kentucky
Estimated Age Range
35-45 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
79-F-1
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)
35-45
Estimated Year of Death
1978-1979
Estimated PMI
Months
Height
6' 0"(72 inches) , Estimated
Weight
Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
January 27, 1979
NamUs Case Created
June 29, 2007
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Street Address
Rural Breathitt County
Jackson, Kentucky
County
Breathitt County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
Skeletal remains found by hunters in mountainous region.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
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Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
medium-light brown
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
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Right Eye Color
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Eye Description
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Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing grey/brown plaid slacks 38 waist, 33 length. Long
sleeved polyester shirt, brown, green, white print. Cotton
briefs. Black socks. Black leather "Samson" brand belt, size
40.On the Body
Eyewear bifocals.On the Body
Footwear black oxford style shoes 10 1/2 -11 D. Instep built up
in left shoe.On the Body
Case Contributors
Amy Burrows-Beckham, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office
(502) 489-5209
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:23 pm
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1257UMKY - Unidentified Male
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Date of Discovery: January 27, 1979
Location of Discovery: Rural Breathitt County, Kentucky
Estimated Date of Death: 6-12 months prior to discovery
State of Remains: Partial skeletal Remains
Cause of Death: Not stated
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 35-45 years old
Race: CAucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Medium-light brown hair
Eye Color: Unknown; Wore bifocals
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed fracture of distal right
fibula (right ankle). Arthritic
Identifiers
Dentals: Available (Incomplete chart) overall nicotine staining
noted as well as pronounced enamel hypoplasia overall.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available (FBI NMPDD)
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Grey/brown plaid slacks, 38 waist, 33 length; long
sleeved polyester shirt, brown, green, white print;
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Walking cane found with the remains.
Circumstances of Discovery
The nearly intact skeleton remains were found in a snowstorm on
a hillside about 75 yards from a highway in a thinly populated
area of Breathitt County by hunters. Breathitt county is located
in the Eastern Coal Field region of the state.
The elevation in the county ranges from 650 to 1600 feet above
sea level. (The eastern Kentucky coal field covers the eastern
end of the state, stretching from the Appalachian Mountains
westward across the Cumberland Plateau to the Pottsville
Escarpment. Coal mining is the major industry).
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Kentucky Medical Examiner's office
Agency Contact Person: Amy Burrows, M.D.
Agency Phone Number: 502-852-5587
Agency Case Number: 79-F-1
NamUs Case Number: UP #103
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2012; Last Updated: 9/30/2019
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:24 pm
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Breathitt County
Kentucky
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:26 pm
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HTML http://www.unsolvedappalachia.org/breathitt-county-john-doe/
Breathitt County John Doe
Posted by UNSOLVEDAPPALACHIA on NOVEMBER 7, 2017
On January 27, 1979, on a sparsely populated stretch of road in
Breathitt County; hunters were out in the early morning snowfall
when they discovered the nearly intact skeletal remains of a
man. He was around 230 feet away from the highway, still
wearing a pair of size 38×33 plaid slacks, a brown, green, and
white printed polyester shirt, black belt, and black oxford
style shoes. Size 10.5 – 11 D with an instep built up in his
left shoe. (An instep is the arch of your foot, so he more or
less had an insert that raised to meet the bottom of his foot.)
His wallet was still in his pocket, along with cash, but all of
his identification was gone.
Near the body, there was a pair of bifocals and a cane. This
combined with the instep means he probably had a hard time
walking. Further inspection would prove that he had a healed
fracture of his right ankle, was arthritic and walked with a
pronounced limp.
Estimations put him at anywhere between 35 and 45 years old at
the time of his death. He was six feet tall, Caucasian, with
medium-light brown hair. He was more than likely of a slender
build, probably left-handed, and had a thin nose which had been
broken in the past. His teeth showed signs of nicotine stains
and he suffered from ‘enamel hypoplasia’ which is a deficiency
in the enamel of the teeth, that leaves them vulnerable to decay
and damage, often the teeth can look dented or have pits in
them.
Due to the condition of the remains, a cause of death couldn’t
be determined. Authorities believe he had more than likely died
6 to 12 months before the discovery of the body.
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1257UMKY
Composite.
I don’t know about you, but I’d really like to see a better
composite of this guy. The one I’ve included is the one that is
on The Doe Network. It’s incredibly hard to tell very much about
him at all using this picture.
If you have any information or any ideas about who this could be
please contact the Breathitt County Coroners Office at
606-666-3800 ext 248.
UPDATE: I emailed the Kentucky Medical Examiners Office on
5/10/2018 asking if they would consider submitting this case to
the DNA Doe Project. If you haven’t heard of them, the work they
do is absolutely amazing. I haven’t received a response yet but
will update if/when I do.
The Medical Examiners office responded:
“Thank you for your interest in these cases! Yes, we have
received several inquiries about the DNA Doe Project. We will
keep that in mind as a possible source for these cases.”
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:28 pm
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Breathitt County, Kentucky
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:29 pm
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:31 pm
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:32 pm
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Re: BREATHITT COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found near rural Jacks
on, KY - 27 January, 1979
By: Akoya Date: September 16, 2020, 2:36 pm
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