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NYE COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-55 - Found off US-95 near Tonopah -
Oct 22, 1980 - Expensive Jewelry
By: Scorpio Date: February 10, 2020, 1:04 am
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On October 22, 1980, a deceased male was found off of US Highway
95, 5/10ths of a mile south of Nye County mile marker 89. The
body was found approximately 9/10 of a mile east of Highway 95
via a dirt road.
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Gold colored chain and medallion inscribed with markings
"$1.98." The value of the medallion and necklace were estimated
between $400.00 and $700.00.
During this time frame, Rip Taylor hosted a game show titled the
"$1.98 Beauty Contest"
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Re: NYE COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-55 - Found off US-95 near Tonopa
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By: Scorpio Date: February 10, 2020, 1:05 am
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Date of Discovery: October 22, 1980
Location of Discovery: Nye County, Nevada
Estimated Date of Death: 1980
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Mummified
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 40-55
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4" to 5'6"
Weight: 140-150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Green and white floral-type shirt, green slacks, brown
Florsheim shoes (size 7D), and brown socks.
Jewelry: A gold chain with a medallion inscribed with ".98". The
value of the medallion and necklace were estimated between
$400.00 and $700.00. The medallion appeared to be a custom piece
of jewelry made with poor to medium quality craftsmanship.
During this time frame, Rip Taylor hosted a game show titled the
"$1.98 Beauty Contest". Efforts to link the homicide to the game
show have been unsuccessful.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Discovery
The victim's partial remains were discovered in an area
approximately one hour north of Las Vegas, 9/10 of a mile east
of Highway 95 on a dirt road 60 mile south of Tonopah, near
Beatty.
He was shot four times, twice on either side of the head (.22
caliber type weapon).
As part of the original investigation, the necklace and
medallion were taken to numerous jewelers without success in
identifying the designer. In 1981, Chuck Barris Productions, who
produced the $1.98 Beauty Contest was contacted. The necklace
was not recognized and investigators were referred to Milt
Suchin who was the agent for Rip Taylor. Rip Taylor hosted the
$1.98 Beauty Contest show. Milt Suchin stated that there were no
promotional materials given away as part of the show which would
resemble the medallion. Suchin referred investigators to Taylor.
Investigators met with Rip Taylor who was performing at the Las
Vegas Flamingo Hilton. Taylor stated he had not seen the
medallion prior to this night. Taylor does not recall anyone
else giving away promotional materials such as the medallion,
e.g., Chuck Barris Productions, Milt Suchin. Taylor stated that
he does not know of anyone who would have been into making
jewelry, such as the medallion, to say that someone associated
with the show may have been an amateur jeweler.
The Jeweler's Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization
working in crime prevention with jewelers throughout the nation.
They agreed to publish a photograph of the necklace in their
monthly newsletter and to attempt to get national trade
magazines such as Modern Jeweler and National Jeweler to also
publish the case. No leads were generated as a result of these
efforts.
The case was submitted to the FBI Intel Unit based in Las Vegas
to determine if there might have been ties to organized crime.
The inquiry met with negative results.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Nevada Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: Detective Greg Prestipino
Agency Phone Number: (775) 684-7433, 775-684-7430 or
775-684-7400
Agency E-Mail: gprestipino(at)dps.state.nv.us
Agency Case Number: C-80-207
NCIC Case Number: U965482009
NamUs Case Number: 14934
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Re: NYE COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 40-55 - Found off US-95 near Tonopa
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By: Scorpio Date: February 10, 2020, 1:05 am
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The $1.98 Beauty Show is an American game show that aired in
syndication from September 1978[1] to September 1980.
Hosted by Rip Taylor, the series is a parody of beauty contests,
and featured six female contestants (including the occasional
overweight ones, Sandra Bernhard, Rhonda Shear and actress
Teresa Ganzel,[2] and on at least one occasion a male dressed in
drag) competing for the title of "$1.98 Beauty Queen".
Chuck Barris created the series and was executive producer.
Johnny Jacobs was the announcer.
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