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WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in a cr
eekbed near farm fields - Nov 9 1974 *Donald Rozek*
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:38 pm
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Skeleton located in a creekbed partly wooded area adjacent to
crop land. Located by hunters. Deceased may have been there 2
years before discovery. This location is also near a motel
located on I-55 near I-80.
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:39 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5212Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found
November 9, 1974
Location Found
Channahon, Illinois
Estimated Age Range
35-55 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
UN 74-01
Demographics
Sex
Male
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years)
35-55
Estimated Year of Death
1972-1974
Estimated PMI
2 Years
Height
5' 11"(71 inches) , Measured
Weight
Estimated
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
November 9, 1974
NamUs Case Created
May 13, 2009
ME/C QA Reviewed
May 14, 2009
Location Found Map
Street Address
open field
Channahon, Illinois
County
Will County
GPS Coordinates
N41*34.013' X W088*06.817'
Circumstances of Recovery
Skeleton located in a creekbed partly wooded area adjacent to
crop land. Located by hunters. Deceased may have been there 2
years before discovery. This location is also near a motel
located on I-55 near I-80.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
One or more limbs not recovered
Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Circumstance Notes
Skeleton located by hunters in a creekbed near farm fields. No
sign of trauma. Extensive and expensive dental work prior to
death.
Physical Description
Hair Color
Unknown
Head Hair Description
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Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
--
Left Eye Color
Unknown
Right Eye Color
Unknown
Eye Description
advanced decomposition precludes assessment of eye and hair
color
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing black sweater, blue jeans size 31O n the Body
Footwear brown work boots,size 9 brand of boot is BUILTRITE. On
the Body
Investigating Agencies
Will County Sheriff
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Agency Case Number
74-313-031
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Will County Coroner
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Agency Case Number
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Gene orJoe Sullivan or Piper, Investigators
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Case Contributors
Joe Piper, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Will County Coroner's Office
(815) 727-8455
Gene Sullivan, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Will County Coroner's Office
(815) 727-8455
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:40 pm
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:42 pm
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1436UMIL - Unidentified Male
Reconstruction of the decedent by the FBI.
Date of Discovery: November 9, 1974
Location of Discovery: Channahon, Will County, Illinois
Estimated Date of Death: 1972-1974
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Undetermined
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 35-55 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9" to 5'11"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Tooth #2 lost filling; #11 appears to be
cementing material 3/4 gold crown anchor for fixed bridge; #16
bony impaction, midcoronal fracture. Extensive dental work a
week or two before death.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Black sweater, blue jeans (size 31), and brown
Builtrite work boots (size 9).
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
Circumstances of Discovery
Hunters found the decedent in a creek bed in a partly wooded
area adjacent to crop land. This location is also near a motel
located on I-55 near I-80.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Will County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Gene Sullivan or Joe Piper
Agency Phone Number: 815-727-8455
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: UN 74-01
Agency Name: Will County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 815-727-8575
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 74-313-031
NCIC Case Number: U705518046
NamUs Case Number: 5212
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Admin Notes
Added: 7/4/09; Last Updated: 8/20/19
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:43 pm
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Will County John Doe (1974)
Will County John Doe was a man discovered in Illinois in 1974.
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Will County John Doe
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Sex Male
Race White
Location Channahon, Illinois
Found November 9, 1974
Unidentified for 44 years
Postmortem interval > 2 years
Body condition Skeletal
Age approximation 20 - 40
Height approximation 5'9 - 5'10
Weight approximation N/A
Cause of death Not stated
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:46 pm
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Channahon
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:47 pm
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - 9 Nove
By: Akoya Date: June 17, 2020, 1:48 pm
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - Nov 9 1974
By: Scorpio Date: December 12, 2022, 9:48 pm
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Will County John Doe (1974) has been identified as Donald M.
Rozek of Harvey, Illinois.
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Re: WILL COUNTY JOHN DOE (1974): WM, 35-55, skeleton located in
a creekbed near farm fields - Nov 9 1974
By: Scorpio Date: December 12, 2022, 9:49 pm
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1974 John Doe is Army Vet, Cause of Death Still Unclear
October 17, 2022
Credit: Othram
In November 1974 hunters stumbled upon the discovery of skeletal
remains in the creekhead of a partially wooded area in
Channahon, IL. There was a crop field in the area and a motel
near I-55 and I-80. Based on the advanced stage of
decomposition, investigators estimate that that the unknown
man's death could have occurred up to two years prior to his
discovery.
Investigators estimated that the unknown man was Caucasian and
likely 35-55 years old (at time of death) and around 5’10" tall.
He was found wearing a black sweater, size 31 blue jeans, and
brown Builtrite size 9 work boots. The man had extensive dental
work performed likely within weeks of his death. Few other
details are known about the man and the circumstances of his
death.
Over the years many tools were utilized to attempt and identify
the unknown man. This includes anthropological analysis, CODIS
testing, and forensic facial reconstructions. The case was also
entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons
System (NamUs) as UP5212.
In June 2021, the Will County Coroner's Office, as part of an
ongoing collaboration with Othram, submitted skeletal remains to
Othram's lab. Othram's scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome
Sequencing to build a comprehensive DNA profile. Othram's
in-house genealogy team used this profile to conduct
genealogical research and develop investigative leads. The costs
associated with Othram's laboratory testing and genealogical
research were funded through a DNASolves crowdfund.
Othram returned leads to the Coroner's Office and the
investigation continued. Discussions with potential family
members and confirmation DNA testing eventually revealed that
the unknown man was Donald M. Rozek of Harvey, Illinois. Rozek
would have been in his early 30s at the time time of his death.
He also appears to have been an Army veteran.
Rozek's cause of death is still unclear and the Coroner's and
Sheriff's Office are continuing the investigation into what has
happened. If anyone has information that could aid this
investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Will County
Coroner's Office at 815-727-8455 . Please refer to medical exam
case number UN 74-01, Sheriff’s case number 74-313-03, or NamUs
ID UP5212.
Othram expresses gratitude to everyone that helped support the
DNASolves crowdfund campaign for this case.
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