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RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:16 pm
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The decomposed body of a black male was found on a creek bank in
Columbia, SC on the property of the South Carolina State
Hospital near Colonial Drive and Harden Street Extension on May
29, 1983. It was estimated that he had been dead for 10 to 14
days. Cause and manner of death were undetermined.
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:20 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12597Male, Black / African
American
Date Body Found
May 29, 1983
Location Found
Columbia, South Carolina
Estimated Age Range
45-60 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
83-0264
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)
45-60
Estimated Year of Death
1983
Estimated PMI
Days
Height
6' 0"(72 inches) , Measured
Weight
185 lbs, Estimated
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
May 29, 1983
NamUs Case Created
June 19, 2014
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Location
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
County
Richland County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
The decomposed body of a black male was found on a creek bank in
Columbia, SC on the property of the South Carolina State
Hospital near Colonial Drive and Harden Street Extension on May
29, 1983. It was estimated that he had been dead for 10 to 14
days. Cause and manner of death were undetermined.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Physical Description
Hair Color
Black
Head Hair Description
Black with some gray hair, slightly balding, and approximately
one inch in length.
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
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Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/mark Healed depressed skull fracture of left forehead
(frontal bone) with probable associated scar
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing White undershirt and pair of black cotton dress pants.
Black leather shoes recovered underneath and near body.On the
Body
Clothing A white button dress shirt with grayish pin-stripes was
recovered downstream from the body on the creek bank.Near the
Body
Footwear Black leather shoes were found underneath the body and
near one foot.On the Body
Investigating Agencies
Columbia Police Department
Agency Case Number
Case Contributors
William Stevens, Forensic Anthropologist
Richland County Coroner's Office
(803) 576-1799
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:23 pm
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2445UMSC - Unidentified Male
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Reconstruction of the victim (mouse over image to enlarge)
Date of Discovery: May 29, 1983
Location of Discovery: Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Estimated Date of Death: 10 to 14 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Unknown
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, graying and slightly balding. Approximately
1" in length.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Healed depressed skull fracture
of left forehead (frontal bone) with probable associated scar.
Surgical clips or staples present suggesting possible gastric
surgery.
Identifiers
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: White undershirt and black cotton dress pants. Black
leather shoes were recovered underneath and near body. A white
button dress shirt with grayish pin-stripes was recovered
downstream from the body on the creek bank.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Discovery
The victim's body was found on a creek bank on the property of
the South Carolina State Hospital near Colonial Drive and Harden
Street Extension in Columbia.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Richland County Coroners Office
Agency Contact Person: William Stevens
Agency Phone Number: 803-576-1799
Agency Case Number: 83-0264
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: UP #12597
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2015; Last Updated: 11/18/2019
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
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Date: October 31, 2020, 4:25 pm
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
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Date: October 31, 2020, 4:25 pm
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
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DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:28 pm
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
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Date: October 31, 2020, 4:29 pm
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Harden Street Extension & Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:33 pm
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May 29, 1983 Columbia, South Carolina John Doe
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On May 29, 1983, the body of a man was found on a creek bank on
the property of South Carolina State Hospital near Colonial
Drive and Harden Street Extension in Columbia South Carolina.
His cause and manner of death were undetermined. He had been
dead between 10 and 14 days.
He was a black male between 45 and 60 years old. He was 6'0" and
185 lbs. He had black and grey hair that was slightly balding.
He had a healed depressed skull fracture on the right forehead.
He possibly had a scar in the area associated with it. He was
wearing a white undershirt, black cotton pants, and black
leather shoes. There was a white button-up shirt with grey
pinstripes downstream.
SOURCES:
NamUs
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
DIR By: Akoya
Date: October 31, 2020, 4:34 pm
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South Carolina State Hospital
DescriptionThe South Carolina State Hospital is a publicly
funded state-run psychiatric hospital in Columbia, South
Carolina. Founded in 1821 as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum,
it was one of the first public mental hospitals established in
the United States. Wikipedia
Opened: 1822
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Designated NHL: November 7, 1973
Added to NRHP: June 5, 1970
NRHP Reference Number: 70000890
Architects: Robert Mills, Samuel Sloan
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Re: RICHLAND COUNTY JOHN DOE (1983): BM, 45-60, found on a creek
bank at the South Carolina State Hospital - 29 May 1983
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Date: October 31, 2020, 4:35 pm
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