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ONONDAGA COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 25-35 - Found murdered in Oswego r
iver - June 16 1976
By: Scorpio Date: July 22, 2020, 1:31 am
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John Doe was found murdered in the Oswego River north of the
Three Rivers in Lysander, NY on June 16, 1976. The victim had
been smothered.
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Re: ONONDAGA COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 25-35 - Found murdered in Oswe
go river - June 16 1976
By: Scorpio Date: July 22, 2020, 1:37 am
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Reconstruction of Victim; amulet and coin found with remains.
Date of Discovery: June 16, 1976
Location of Discovery: Lysander, Onondaga County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: 2-5 weeks prior (posibly as early as
1975)
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Cause of Death: Homicide by asphyxciation
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 25-35 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 130 to 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, medium length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Thin build. Large, thin, jagged
nose. No known tattoos or scars.
Identifiers
Dentals: Available. Extensive dental work done, including many
fillings and crowns.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Beige, cashmere, v-neck pullover sweater - Size 42,
over a blue turtleneck sweater. Blue Jeans; a pair of 100%
nylon, yellow bikini undershorts with red trim. (label of Matt
Andrews, made in Israel) - sold at a Zayre store. In 1976 the
three closest Zayre stores were in Glens Falls, Jamestown and
Newburgh. Florsheim, brown, leather half boots with side
zippers. Size 9 1/2 D. 1976 was the most popular year for the
boot, most common size and sold all over the US according to
manufacture. Blue cotton socks (made in Hong Kong).
Jewelry: Gold chain with charms of an Italian "Mano Cornuto"
symbol, and cornicello or "horn" like the horn of a bull.
Additional Personal Items: 87 cents and the good-luck charm from
South of the Border amusement park in South Carolina.
Circumstances of Discovery
Three fisherman found the decomposed body in the Oswego River,
just north of Three Rivers in Lysander. The victim had been
smothered. The body was tied with a rope, and the rope tied to
two cinder blocks to keep it submerged. The cinder blocks were
made locally by Barnes and Cone, in Dewitt, NY. The body was in
the water for about 2 weeks before floating to the surface. Part
of a light colored shirt was wrapped around his face and head.
In his pockets were a small amount of change, 87 cents and the
good-luck charm from South of the Border amusement park in South
Carolina.
The Comuto is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. Como means
horn, Mano means hand. The charm represents a hand gesture in
which the index and little fingers are extended while the middle
and ring fingers are curled into the palm. The reference is to
the horned head of an animal. The Mano Comuto is used for
supposed magical protection to ward off evil. A regionally
popular amulet, it is primarily found in Italy and in America
among descendants of Italian immigrants.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Onondaga County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Ronald Brunelli
Agency Phone Number: 315-435-3163
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 76-0654
Agency Name: New York State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 315-455-2922
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: U242646027
NamUs Case Number: 6056
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Re: ONONDAGA COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 25-35 - Found murdered in Oswe
go river - June 16 1976
By: Scorpio Date: July 22, 2020, 1:40 am
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Cold Case Tuesday: State Police continue to investigate the 1976
homicide of an unknown male in Onondaga County.
21 July 2020
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Darrin S. Pitkin
Troop D Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Cold Case Tuesday: State Police continue to investigate the 1976
homicide of an unknown male in Onondaga County.
On June 12, 1976, the badly decomposed body of a white male was
located in the Oswego River near Three Rivers Motel in the town
of Lysander. The New York State Police continue to investigate
this homicide and as of this date, the body of this white male
has still not been identified. At the time of the discovery, the
unknown white male was wearing a blue knit turtleneck
long-sleeved sweater, blue jean type trousers with button
down-down flap pockets, yellow bikini undershorts with red trim,
Florsheim (size 9.5D) brown calf-length leather boots with side
zippers, brown leather belt, a gold chain around his neck with
an Italian pepper and Italian Cornuto hex sign ornaments
attached to the chain. This male is described as white, 5 feet
10 inches tall and 129 pounds. The body was located by two
fishermen approximately 400 yards north of the Three Rivers
Motel.
The unidentified male is believed to be between the age of 25 to
35, of European descent, and had extensive dental work.
Hundreds of leads have been followed up on and the case has
remained open. The victim’s identity and his homicide have
never been solved.
Attached photographs depict the facial reconstruction performed
on the unidentified remains.
Anyone with information on the identity of this unidentified
homicide victim is asked to call Troop D Headquarters at (315)
366-6000.
All calls can be kept anonymous.
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