Description:
In August, 1981, authorities recovered the remains of a young Black man alongside a Baltimore Washington Parkway guardrail. He was wrapped in a blue blanket and wore jeans. A canvas straight jacket bearing a medical insignia was found near the body. Investigators estimate he was 15-25 years old, and was about 5’2” and 106 pounds. The young man had distinctive, severely deformed teeth with unusual lengths, odd angles, and gaps.
NamUs ID:
UP2251
Date Body Found:
8/3/1981
Race:
Black/African-American
Sex:
Male
Estimated Age:
15-25
Estimated PMI:
Days
Agency of Jurisdiction:
United States Park Police
Detective David LaGrossa
202-379-4877
Uspp_tipline@nps.gov
More Information:
www.namus.gov
www.doenetwork.org
www.websleuths.com
Status:
Research in Progress
Image Credit:
NamUS record
Last Updated: March 17, 2025
Posted on: January 23, 2025
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- Case ID
- UP2251
- Case Status
- Active - Currently Being Investigated
- Date Discovered
- Aug 3, 1981
- Location
- Greenbelt, Maryland
- Relevance Score
- Your Role
- Just an amateur sleuth
- Life Status
- Deceased
- Last Known Location
- Greenbelt, Maryland
