On November 23, 1983, an adult male of African ancestry was found near Cooley Landing in East Menlo Park in a marshy area. The remains were partially clothed in blue jeans, belt with buckle and a pair of tennis shoes. The decedent is believed to be approximately 30 years old and had old facial trauma to the nose and left eye area. His lower wisdom teeth were removed and he had been dead for 1-1.5 years. Facial reconstruction completed.
Description of Remains:
Gender: Male
Age: Approximately 30 years old +/- 3 years
Height: Approximately 5’5”
Ancestry: African descent
Hair: Black
Eyes: Unknown
Weight: Muscular build with possible spinal problem
Clothing:
- “Lee” brand blue jeans 33-34” waist/28” inseam
- Size 8 Converse tennis shoes
- large yellow metal belt buckle 2”x3” with ornament missing on brown belt
Dental: Records present; No fillings; lower wisdom teeth removed
Fingerprints: None
Anthropology: Completed
If you have information regarding the identification of this person, please contact:
San Mateo County Coroner's Office
Telephone: (650) 312-5562