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GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside LA 6
41 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:33 pm
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Located near LA 641 about one mile north of US 61 in Gramercy,
LA. The victim was located in tall grass alongside LA 641 in St.
James Parish, but the body contained no identification. Carl
Horne, also known as Kurt Kussman pleaded guilty to manslaughter
in the death of the unidentified drifter and was sentenced to 15
years in prison. Horne, originally from Florida, claimed
responsibility for the slaying after he was accused of armed
robbery by authorities in Austin, Texas. Horne and his victim,
believed to be from Alabama, were hitchhiking through St. James
Parish when Horne allegedly stabbed him to death. Horne
allegedly also took the victims wallet.
#Post#: 9272--------------------------------------------------
Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:34 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2151 Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
December 5, 1985
Location Found
Gramercy, Louisiana
Estimated Age Range
40-50 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
LSU 85-20 ; SJPSO 12-051-85
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Possible First Name
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)
40-50
Estimated Year of Death
1985
Estimated PMI
4 Months
Height
5' 8"(68 inches) , Measured
Weight
Cannot Estimate
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
December 5, 1985
NamUs Case Created
June 25, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed
June 26, 2008
Location Found Map
General Location
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Gramercy, Louisiana
County
St. James Parish
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
Located near LA 641 about one mile north of US 61 in Gramercy,
LA.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Physical Description
Hair Color
Brown
Head Hair Description
6 cm in length, medium brown.
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
unknown
Distinctive Physical Features
No Information Entered
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing white or tan long-sleeved, button-up "Calvin Klein"
shirt size 15.5, 32-33; tan pants with button down pockets on
front; brown leather belt, red nylon jacket lining; dark socks;
Yves Saint Laurent underwear size 34.On the Body
Footwear brown slip-on shoes with double tassel on tongue On the
Body
Jewelry gold ring with rectangular blue zircon stone On the Body
Investigating Agencies
St. James Parish Sheriff's Office
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Agency Case Number
12-051-85
Criminal Investigation Unit, --
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Case Contributors
Ginesse Listi, Law Enforcement
LSU FACES Laboratory
(225) 578-3906
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Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:37 pm
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The Doe Network:
Case File 202UMLA
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Unidentified White Male
Located on December 6, 1985 in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
Estimated date of Death: 4-6 months prior
Partial Skeletal Remains
Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 40-55 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'7"-5'10"
Distinguishing Characteristics: Medium brown hair 6 cm in
length.
Clothing: Long sleeved "Calvin Klein" shirt, size 15.5, 32-33;
non-described pants; leather belt, nylon jacket lining and
non-described shoes.
Skeletal Findings: Healed fracture to the left and right nasal
and maxillary bones that probably required medical treatment;
left humerus had been chronically dislocated from the shoulder
joint in an anterior direction, remodeling present.
Dentals: He had extensive porcelain crowns on all his teeth.
About $20,000 in dental work. Antemortem extractions of teeth
#2,5,8,12,15,17,21,28 & 32. Pontics noted for teeth #2,8 & 15.
Root canals noted for teeth #1,16 & 30. White gold crown noted
on tooth #1. Yellow gold crown noted on tooth #18. Amalgam
filling noted on tooth #13 (MOD). Composite fillings noted on
teeth #23(BL) and #22(L). Complete (entire crown) ceramo
(porcelain fused to gold) caps have been mounted on the natural
roots. Individual porcelain crowns/caps were noted on all the
mandibular teeth (except #22); 3 fixed bridge units consisting
of porcelain crowns/caps were noted for maxillary teeth #2-4,
#6-11, and #14-16.
Fingerprints: Not available
DNA: Available at state lab.
Case History
The victim was located in tall grass alongside LA 641 in St.
James Parish, but the body contained no identification.
Carl Horne, also known as Kurt Kussman pleaded guilty to
manslaughter in the death of the unidentified drifter and was
sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Horne, originally from Florida, claimed responsibility for the
slaying after he was accused of armed robbery by authorities in
Austin, Texas. Horne and his victim, believed to be from
Alabama, were hitchhiking through St. James Parish when Horne
allegedly stabbed him to death. Horne allegedly also took the
victims wallet.
Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please
contact:
Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-3906
E-Mail
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St. James Parish Sheriff's Office
Criminal Investigation Unit
225-562-2377
LSU Case Number:
85-20
SJPSO Case Number:
12-051-85
Source Information:
LSU FACES Lab
NamUs
#Post#: 9274--------------------------------------------------
Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:39 pm
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Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:40 pm
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Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:43 pm
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LA-3213 Veterans Memorial Bridge, Gramercy, LA
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Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:44 pm
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Re: GRAMERCY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-50, found in tall grass alongside
LA 641 in St. James Parish - 6 December 1985
By: Akoya Date: October 16, 2020, 3:45 pm
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