Unidentified White Male
Date Discovered: 10/9/2008
Location Discovered: Park Forest, Will County, Illinois
Vital Statistics:
Estimated Age: 50-60 years
Estimated Date of Death: 3 1/2 months
Estimated Height/Weight: 5′ 5″, Well-Muscled
Hair: Brown
State of Remains: Mummified
Dental: Available (See Distinguishing Characteristics)
DNA: Submitted
Fingerprints: thumb and index finger print were obtained.
Agency Case Number:
Distinguishing Characteristics: Victim was found in a mummified state. He was well-muscled and somewhat robust. He had Ante mortem fractures all healed, four right ribs, three left ribs, right clavicle, both sides of nose. Slight scoliosis. He had dental work that is consistent with Eastern European dentistry. Full forensic dental description, photographs and x-rays available. Teeth 2-13 is a fixed partial denture made of porcelain and semi precious metal; number 3,5,7,10,12 are removed and replaced with a bridge; numbers 2,4,6,8,9, 11, and 13 are all restored and form part of the bridge. Victim was found wearing Route 66 Khaki pants, brown, size 34/32; short sleeve button down blue and white striped shirt; State Street brand, brown loafers, size 13. The deceased was a smoker and had a Zippo lighter with a Polish flag and the word “Poland” on it. What was left of a small black and green backpack that might have been his was nearby.
Case History: The victim was found hanging from a tree at the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, several hundred yards from the roadway at 23450 Western Avenue, in Park Forest, Illinois on October 9, 2008. The coroner’s office checked with local police for missing persons that may have matched, but all of those were ruled out. Getting DNA extracted from The Hanging Man’s bones proved difficult. The lab the coroner’s office usually uses was unable to perform the procedures successfully. Will County Sheriff’s evidence technicians were able to get fingerprints from the mummified fingers, but no match was found in any data system. Nicotine was the only drug that was found in his system.
Investigative Agency: If you, or someone you know, has any information related to this case, please contact Gene Sullivan, Will County Coroner, at (815) 727-8455
If you, or someone you know, has any information related to this case, please contact CUE Center for Missing Persons at (910) 343-1131 or call the CUE Center 24-hour tip line at (910) 232-1687. All information submitted to CUE Center for Missing Persons is anonymous and confidential