On March 5, 1951, a decomposed Caucasian male was found on the beach near Nerli’s Restaurant in Princeton by the Sea. The decedent was badly decomposed and had been dead for approximately 3-4 weeks. Flesh on the back appeared to have deep gashed, possibly from a propeller blade on a boat. Sheriff’s reports note that it could be one of six men lost from a tug boat in the Golden Gate on February 3, 1951. Dental records were taken by “Hamilton Field” – none in the case file. No photographs present.
Description of Remains:
Gender: Male
Age: Adult, No age listed
Height: Approximately 6’
Ancestry: European descent
Hair: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Weight: Large build; 185 to 200 lbs
Clothing:
- Part of “Army brown” sweater and T- Shirt
- Brown socks
- 9 ½ sized shoe
If you have information regarding the identification of this person, please contact:
San Mateo County Coroner's Office
Telephone: (650) 312-5562