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WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah, IA
- 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:34 pm
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Human skeletal remains were found on 03/31/1986 between hay
bales on a farm site in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Examination of
the skeletonized remains showed that they were those of a white
male, 33-36 years of age, 5'6" to 5'9" in height, and weighed
between 145 - 160 lbs. The decedent had brown hair and a medium
build. The individual may have been traveling from Ohio to
California. It is estimated that the decedent may have died in
April of the year 1985.
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:35 pm
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Case Information
Status Unidentified
Case number Winneshiek County - 1986
Date found March 31, 1986 00:00
Date created September 04, 2008 12:04
Date last modified April 03, 2015 09:13
Investigating agency
date QA reviewed May 02, 2011 08:59
Local Contact (ME/C or Other)
Agency Winneshiek Cnty Med Examiners Ofc
Phone 563-382-9671
Case Manager
Name John Kraemer, PA
Phone 515.725.1400
Exclusions
The following people have been ruled out as being this decedent:
First Name Last Name Year of Birth State LKA
Michael Limesand 1958 Illinois
Melvin Synder 1985 Pennsylvania
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:36 pm
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NamUs UP # 2620
ME/C Case Number: Winneshiek County - 1986
Winneshiek County, Iowa
30 to 40 year old White Male
Case Report - NamUs UP # 2620
Case Information
Status Unidentified
Case number Winneshiek County - 1986
Date found March 31, 1986 00:00
Date created September 04, 2008 12:04
Date last modified April 03, 2015 09:13
Investigating agency
date QA reviewed May 02, 2011 08:59
Local Contact (ME/C or Other)
Agency Winneshiek Cnty Med Examiners Ofc
Phone 563-382-9671
Case Manager
Name John Kraemer, PA
Phone 515.725.1400
Demographics
Estimated age Adult - Pre 40
Minimum age 30 years
Maximum age 40 years
Race White
Ethnicity
Sex Male
Weight (pounds) 145, Estimated
Height (inches) 60, Estimated
Body Parts Inventory (Check all that apply)
All parts recovered
Head not recovered
Torso not recovered
One or more limbs not recovered
One or both hands not recovered
Body conditions
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Probable year of death 1985 to 1986
Circumstances
Location Found
GPS coordinates
Address 1 Farm (between hay bales)
Address 2
City
State Iowa
Zip code
County Winneshiek
Circumstances
Human skeletal remains were found on 03/31/1986 between hay
bales on a farm site in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Examination of
the skeletonized remains showed that they were those of a white
male, 33-36 years of age, 5'6" to 5'9" in height, and weighed
between 145 - 160 lbs. The decedent had brown hair and a medium
build. The individual may have been traveling from Ohio to
California. It is estimated that the decedent may have died in
April of the year 1985.
Physical
Hair color Brown
Head hair
Brown head hair
Fingerprints
Status: Fingerprint information is currently not available
Clothing on body
Plaid white-tan-black pile-lined jacket (mackinaw type farmers
or cowboys jacket) with a Sears-Roebuck.Oakbrook
Sportsman/Sportswear label. Medium white-tan short sleeved terry
cloth v-neck polo shirt (Wedgefield brand). Blue cords with size
33 inch waist (Levi brand) with ranger tag on back of pants.
Black socks. size 30-32 jockey shorts (Fruit of the Loom brand).
Size extra-large blue windbreaker (madison brand). Pink blanket
(Esmond brand)
Clothing with body
Footwear
Brown shoes-3/4 inch high suede. Size 6 or 9. Shoes are each 11
1/4 inches long.
Other items found
with body
1-one dollar bill, pink blanket, and a match book.
Dental
Status: Dental information / charting is available and entered
DNA
Status: Sample is currently not available
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:37 pm
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:39 pm
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The Doe Network:
Case File 2UMIA
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Reconstructed Images
Unidentified White Male
The victim was discovered on March 31, 1986 near Decorah,
Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Cause of death: Unknown; possibly from exposure to the elements.
Estimated date of death: April 1985
Skeletal remains
Vital Statistics
Estimated age: 33-36 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6"- 5'9"; 145-160 pounds.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair; medium build.
Clothing: Plaid white, tan, black, pile-lined jacket, medium
white, tan, short sleeve terry cloth shirt, blue corduroy pants
with 33" waist, black socks, extra-large blue windbreaker and
brown shoes. The pictures show the clothing the individual was
wearing.
Dentals: Available
DNA: Not Available
Case History
The victim was located between hay bales on a farm near Decorah,
Winneshiek County, Iowa on March 31, 1986.
The individual may have been traveling from Ohio to California.
He had a one dollar bill, pink blanket and a match book in his
possession.
Investigators
If you have any information on this case, please contact:
Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office
563-382-4268
OR
Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
E-Mail
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCIC Number:
U-820003404
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with
information regarding this case.
Source Information:
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
KCRG.com
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:40 pm
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HTML http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DCI/Unidentified_Bodies/
Iowa Unidentified Persons/Bodies
The State of Iowa has six unidentified bodies on file. These
cases have been entered into the National Crime Information
Center Computer System for possible matches against the missing
person file. However, if the individual has never been entered
as missing by any agency there will be no match. The purpose of
placing these cases on the DPS web site, is to reach a more
diverse audience that might have knowledge about the identity of
any one of these individuals.
Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
Division of Criminal Investigation
215 East 7th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
515-725-6036
1-800-346-5507
Winneshiek County Unidentified Dead
Description White male, 33-36 years of age, 5'6" to 5'9", 145 -
160 lbs., brown hair, medium build
Details Skeletal remains found 03/31/86 between hay bales at a
farm site in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Clothing Plaid white-tan-black pile-lined jacket, medium
white-tan short sleeve terry cloth shirt, blue cords with 33"
waist, black socks, extra-large blue windbreaker and brown shoes
Possessions A one dollar bill, pink blanket and a match book
Cause of Death Unknown. Estimated date of death: April 1985
Agency Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office 563-382-4268
The individual may have been traveling from Ohio to California.
Skull reconstruction pictures indicate what the individual may
have looked like. The pictures show the clothing the individual
was wearing.
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:41 pm
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Courtesy Iowa Department of Public Safety
Skull reconstruction pictures indicate what the individual may
have looked like. The pictures show the clothing the victim was
wearing at the time of death.
Unidentified White Male
STATUS: Unidentified
AGE: Approx. 30 – 40
CASE NUMBER: Winneshiek County – 1986
NAMUS CASE NUMBER: 2620
ESTIMATED DATE OF DEATH: April 1985
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DESCRIPTION: White male, 30-40 years of age, 5’6″ to
5’9″, 145 – 160 lbs., brown hair, medium build.
DETAILS: Skeletal remains found March 31, 1986, between hay
bales at a farm site in Winneshiek County, Iowa. The individual
may have been traveling from Ohio to California.
CLOTHING: Plaid white-tan-black pile-lined jacket (mackinaw type
farmers or cowboys jacket) with a Sears-Roebuck Oakbrook
Sportsman/Sportswear label, medium white-tan short sleeved terry
cloth V-neck polo shirt (Wedgefield brand), blue Levi cords with
33-inch waist and ranger tag on back of pants, black socks,
Fruit of the Loom jockey shorts size 30-32, extra-large blue
windbreaker (Madison brand), and brown shoes, 3/4-inch high
suede, size 6 or 9. Shoes are each 11-1/4 inches long.
POSSESSIONS: A one dollar bill, a pink blanket (Esmond brand),
and a match book
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Winneshiek County in Iowa
CAUSE OF DEATH: Unknown
DENTAL: Dental information / charting is available and entered.
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office,
319-382-4268 and Winneshiek County Medical Examiner’s Office,
563-382-9671.
EXCLUSIONS: The following individuals have been ruled out as
being this decedent:
Michael Limesand (DOB 1958)
Melvin Synder (DOB 1985)
Questions and comments may be addressed to:
Winneshiek County Medical Examiner’s Office — 563-382-9671
Sources:
Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Unidentified
Persons/Bodies
NamUs UP # 2620
SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND: March 31, 1986
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:43 pm
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WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah, IA
- 31 March 1986 Unidentified
Unidentified White Male
33-36 YOA
Winneshiek County
Est DOD: April 1985
Body found:
March 31, 1986
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:44 pm
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Unidentified White Male Discovered on March 31, 1986 near
Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Cause of death: Unknown;
Estimated age: 33-36 years old. You may remain anonymous when
submitting information to any agency. If you have an info on
this case or know who this victim may be contact: information
concerning this case, please contact: Winneshiek County
Sheriff's Office 563-382-4268 For more info on this case
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Re: WINNESHIEK JOHN DOE: WM, 30-40, found on a farm near Decorah
, IA - 31 March 1986
By: Akoya Date: June 29, 2020, 12:45 pm
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