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SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Heart C
hurch in Boise - 4 December 1982 *GR
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:49 pm
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Died at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boise, Idaho. Toxicology
tests found cyanide in the man’s blood. The body was located
with a suicide note and instructions to be cremated, signed in
the name of “Wm. L. Toomey” but no other identification was
located. All leads to connect the name to the deceased turned up
negative.
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:50 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP57814Male, Multiple
Date Body Found
December 4, 1982
Location Found
Boise, Idaho
Estimated Age Range
35-45 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
431-82
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian, Other
Possible First Name
William
Possible Middle Name
L.
Possible Last Name
Toomey
Possible Nickname
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Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)
35-45
Estimated Year of Death
1982
Estimated PMI
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Height
6' 0"(72 inches) , Measured
Weight
175 lbs, Estimated
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
December 4, 1982
NamUs Case Created
June 6, 2019
ME/C QA Reviewed
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Location Found Map
Location
Boise, Idaho
County
Ada County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)
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Circumstances of Recovery
Died at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boise, Idaho. Toxicology
tests found cyanide in the man’s blood. The body was located
with a suicide note and instructions to be cremated, signed in
the name of “Wm. L. Toomey” but no other identification was
located. All leads to connect the name to the deceased turned up
negative.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
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Condition of Remains
Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Sandy
Head Hair Description
Wavy blond-graying hair, may be sun bleached
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
Clean shaven
Left Eye Color
Gray
Right Eye Color
Gray
Eye Description
Eyes are gray with hint of brown
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information
No scars, marks, amputations or tattoos
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing Blue jeans and a green long sleeved shirt On the Body
Footwear Cowboy boots On the Body
Jewelry Western string tie, nickel silver with turquoise stone
in center; Artist stamp on back "P. White"On the Body
Jewelry Seiko wristwatch On the Body
Investigating Agencies
Ada County Coroner's Office
(208) 287-5556
Agency Case Number
431-82
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:51 pm
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:52 pm
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Reconstruction of the decedent; likeness of bolo; belt. To view
a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: December 4, 1982
Location of Discovery: Boise, Ada County, Idaho
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by cyanide poisoning
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 35-45 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Hair: Sandy, possibly sun-bleached. He was clean-shaven and his
hair was styled.
Eye Color: Gray with hints of brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tanned complexion. Well-groomed.
Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Unknown.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: A green, long-sleeve "casual" shirt, blue jeans, a
belt with a white-metal buckle and cowboy boots. Described as
fashionably-dressed.
Jewelry: Seiko wristwatch. Nickel-silver, Western-style string
tie (or bolo) with a turquoise stone in the center. "P. White"
was stamped on the back, which is presumed to be the name of the
artist behind its creation.
Additional Personal Items: $1,900 in cash and a type-written
suicide note.
Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent was discovered under a pew at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Boise, Idaho on December 4, 1982. He was
observed at the pew shortly before his death, prior to the start
of the confession service, at about 4:00 PM.
The man had committed suicide with the aid of cyanide. A
type-written suicide note and $1,900 were located with the body.
The note detailed the man's wishes for the money he carried to
pay for his funeral and cremation. The remaining funds would be
donated to the church. The note was signed with the alias name
"Wm. L. Toomey."
A public funeral was held on December 6. 200 to 300 people
attended the service. Despite the man's wishes, his money was
kept by the county and he was buried at taxpayer's expense in
the Syringa Gardens Cemetery.
It was later discovered the name used by the unidentified man
was taken from a company which manufactured clothing for priests
and nuns. The belt buckle he wore was traced to a gift shop in
Arizona.
Based on his tanned complexion, it was believed he came from
California, Arizona or New Mexico. Investigators followed leads
to Pennsylvania, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Illinois.
They were unsuccessful with finding additional information.
There is speculation he may have been involved in the murders of
two priests from Odessa, Texas and Yuma, Arizona. Despite this,
there is no evidence to support this theory.
The case was featured on the television show Unsolved Mysteries
in 1990.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Ada County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 208-287-5556
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 431-82
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 57814
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Austin Chronicle
UPI archives
The Idaho Statesman archives
Admin Notes
Added: 10/14/19; Last Updated: 10/14/19
#Post#: 1972--------------------------------------------------
Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:54 pm
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Sacred Heart Church John Doe
BIRTH unknown
DEATH 4 Dec 1982
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, USA
BURIAL
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Prayer Garden
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, USA
PLOT Parishioners added a plaque that simply reads "Unknown
Wanderer" to their prayer garden in honor of this man
MEMORIAL ID 151248848 · View Source
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:55 pm
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:56 pm
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Address: 811 S Latah St, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 344-8311
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:57 pm
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:58 pm
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Boise, Idaho
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Re: SACRED HEART CHURCH JOHN DOE: WM, 35-45, found in Sacred Hea
rt Church in Boise - 4 December 1982
By: Akoya Date: February 12, 2020, 1:59 pm
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Sacred Heart Church
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