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CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, hanging on a billboard
frame - 19 January 1997 *GRAPHIC*
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:06 pm
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The decedent was found hanging on a frame inside of a billboard
near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road. It
appeared that the decedent committed suicide and did not want to
be identified. The decedent was possibly from Europe.
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:10 pm
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:16 pm
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:16 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9009 Male, White / Caucasian
Date Found
January 19, 1997
Location Found
Las Vegas, Nevada
Estimated Age Range
45-60 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
97-00314
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 60
Estimated Age Range (Years)
45-60
Estimated Year of Death
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Estimated PMI
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Height
5' 10"(70 inches) , Measured
Weight
177 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
January 19, 1997
NamUs Case Created
August 1, 2011
ME/C QA Reviewed
August 2, 2011
Location Found Map
Street Address
West of Industrial & North of Spring Mountain
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
County
Clark County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
The decedent was found hanging on a frame inside of a billboard
near the intersection of Spring Mountain and Industrial Road. It
appeared that the decedent committed suicide and did not want to
be identified. The decedent was possibly from Europe.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray
Head Hair Description
Wavy graying-dark brown/black approximately 4" long
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
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Left Eye Color
Hazel
Right Eye Color
Hazel
Eye Description
Hazel with a brownish cast
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/markTiny 1/2 inch scar over the body of the right
brachioradialis.
Left upper arm has a small pox vaccination scar.
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Knife with a wooden handle and wooden sleeve, one
large black plastic comb, one small black plastic comb, one
black pen, one blue penNear the Body
Clothing Beige trench coat, beige underwear, black pinstriped
suit, black and red neck tie, white shirt, blue sweater On the
Body
Eyewear Eyeglasses found in one of the coat pockets On the Body
Footwear Socks, black shoes On the Body
Jewelry Yellow metal wrist watch On the Body
Investigating Agencies
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
(702) 828-3111
Agency Case Number
970119-0552
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Case Contributors
Ashley Grygor, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Clark County Office of the Coroner/ Medical Examiner
(702) 455-3210
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:18 pm
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513UMNV - Unidentified Male
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Reconstruction by David R. Wood; decedent's belongings. To view
a postmortem photograph, please click here.
Date of Discovery: January 19, 1997
Location of Discovery: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Estimated Date of Death: Recent
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 45-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 177 lbs.
Hair: Brown, 4" long
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical absence of appendix.
Identifiers
Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Beige trench coat, black suit, brown belt, blue
sweater, black shoes and a white shirt.
Jewelry: Yellow metal wristwatch.
Additional Personal Items: Eyeglasses found in coat pocket.
Knife with a wooden handle and wooden sleeve, one large black
plastic comb, one small black plastic comb, one black pen, one
blue pen.
Circumstances of Discovery
On January 19, 1997, the victim was found hanging on a frame of
a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and
Industrial Road.
It appeared that the decedent committed suicide and he did not
want to be identified.
He possibly was from Europe.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Clark County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Ashley Grygor
Agency Phone Number: 702-455-3210
Agency E-Mail: CoronerUnidentified(at)co.clark.nv.us
Agency Case Number: 97-0314
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 9009
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Clark County Coroner
Admin Notes
Added: Prior to 2009; Last Updated: 11/10/18
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:20 pm
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HTML https://unidentified.wikia.org/wiki/Clark_County_John_Doe_(1997)
Clark County John Doe (1997)
Clark County John Doe was a man who was found hanging from a
billboard in Nevada. It is believed that the victim was a native
of a European country and was probably a foreigner to the United
States.
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Clark County John Doe
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Sex Male
Race White
Location Las Vegas, Nevada
Found January 19, 1997
Unidentified for 22 years
Postmortem interval Recent
Body condition Recognizable face
Age approximation 45 - 60
Height approximation 5'8
Weight approximation 177 pounds
Cause of death Hanging
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:20 pm
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Re: CLARK COUNTY JOHN DOE (1997): WM, 45-60, found hanging on a
billboard frame - 19 January 1997 *G
By: Akoya Date: February 14, 2020, 3:22 pm
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On January 19, 1997, the victim was found hanging on a frame of
a billboard near the intersection of Spring Mountain and
Industrial Road.
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