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ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beach in
Ponte Vedra, FL - 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:31 pm
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This victim had been seen earlier in the day sleeping in some
bushes on the side of the road. Witnesses on the beach saw him
walking into the water, fully clothed. He was pulled to shore by
witnesses but was already deceased.
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:33 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP784 Male, White / Caucasian
Date Found May 3, 1974
Location Found Ponte Vedra, Florida
Estimated Age Range 36-45 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number 74-0628
Demographics
Sex Male
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range 36-45 Years
Estimated Year of Death 1974
Estimated PMI Minutes
Height 5' 7"(67 inches) , Measured
Weight 157 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Found May 3, 1974
NamUs Case Created January 4, 2008
Agency QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
Street Address Atlantic OceanPonte Vedra, Florida
County St. Johns County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of Recovery This victim had been seen earlier in
the day sleeping in some bushes on the side of the road.
Witnesses on the beach saw him walking into the water, fully
clothed. He was pulled to shore by witnesses but was already
deceased.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color Sandy
Head Hair Description sandy colored; slightly wavy; med-long
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description unshaven with slight beard and mustache
Left Eye Color Hazel
Right Eye Color Hazel
Eye Description hazel
Distinctive Physical Features
Deformity
right little finger was bent at 90-degree angle
Scar/mark
3-inch abdominal scar
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing
blue short-sleeved shirt (first closure is a snap not a button);
green pants; belt
On the Body
Footwear
blue sock; blue sneakers (size 7 1/2)
On the Body
Investigating Agencies
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
District 4 Medical Examiner's Office--
Arlene Murnak
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Case Contributors
Mary Moore, Medicolegal Death Investigator
District 4 Medical Examiner's Office - Duval
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:34 pm
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:36 pm
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St. Johns County John Doe (1974)
St. Johns County John Doe was a man witnessed to have drowned
after wading into the Atlantic Ocean in Florida.
Physical Description
He had slightly wavy, sandy hair.
He had hazel eyes.
His right pinky was bent at a ninety-degree angle.
He had a three-inch scar on his abdomen.
St. Johns County John Doe
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Sex Male
Race White
Location Ponte Vedra, Florida
Found May 3, 1974
Unidentified for 44 years
Postmortem interval Minutes
Body condition Recognizable face
Age approximation 36 - 45
Height approximation 5'7
Weight approximation 157 pounds
Cause of death Drowning
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:38 pm
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The Doe Network:
Case File 1022UMFL
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Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified White Male
The victim was discovered on May 3, 1974 in Ponte Vedra, St.
John's County, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: May 3, 1974
Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 36-45 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 67.5"; 157 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Sandy, slightly wavy,
medium-to-long hair; Hazel (blue/brown) eyes. Unshaven with
slight beard and mustache. Right little finger bent at 90-degree
angle; 3 inch abdominal scar; circumcised.
Clothing: Green trousers, blue short-sleeved shirt (first
closure is a snap not button); belt; blue socks; blue sneakers
(size 7-1/2).
Fingerprints: Fingerprints were originally obtained but were
determined to be insufficient for comparison purposes.
Dentals: No teeth.
Case History
The victim was located at the Atlantic Ocean beach, 1000 yards
south of Ponte Vedra Inlet, in St. John's County, Florida on May
3, 1974. He had been seen earlier in the day sleeping in some
bushes on the side of the road.
Witnesses on the beach saw him walking into the water, fully
clothed. He was pulled to shore by witnesses but was already
deceased.
Fingerprints were originally obtained but were determined to be
insufficient for comparison purposes.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
M. Moore
Agency District 4 Medical Examiner's Office
904-630-0980
Email
OR
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
904-824-8304
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
Agency Case Number:
1974-00628
NCIC Number:
U-860000321
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with
information regarding this case.
Source Information:
FLUIDDB
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:40 pm
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The victim was located at the Atlantic Ocean beach, 1000 yards
south of Ponte Vedra Inlet, in St. John's County, Florida on May
3, 1974.
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Ponte Vedra Beach
Florida 32082
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:42 pm
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:43 pm
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Re: ST. JOHNS COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 36-45, drowned at beac
h in Ponte Vedra, FL, 3 May 1974
By: Akoya Date: November 26, 2018, 12:44 pm
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