The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Unidentified Remains Prior to 1995
Case Number: 78-1666
Estimated age: Late teens to early twenties
Race: Black
Sex: Unknown
Height: Approximately 5'5" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown; small frame
Head hair: Short afro
Eyes: Unknown, likely brown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None; possibly one small filling in a tooth--otherwise, no dental work.
Clothing: Spoon bracelet and white boxer shorts.
Circumstances: Skeletal remains found on 9/21/78 at 3340 Stone Rd, SW, Atlanta, GA. A jogger was running through a parking lot in the rear of the Blessed Sacrament Church and saw the remains at the edge of the woods. Most of the bones were in a drainage ditch. Died from three gunshot wounds of the head.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains:
Case Number: 78-1938
Estimated age: Older adult (est. 45-60 years of age)
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Head hair: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None
Clothing: Bra (still hooked), panties, and red slacks
Circumstances: Skeletal remains were found on 11/5/78 at 1000 Cherokee Ave., SE, Atlanta, GA behind a Power Company substation, near a fence. No obvious recent trauma. The skull shows evidence of remote (having occurred a significant time before death) trauma which caused injury to the right cheek bone and the nose.
Police Jurisdiction: APD (complaint number 521433)
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains: FCMEC
Case Number: 79-1176
Estimated age: 20-30 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10" to 6'
Weight: 120-135 lbs
Head hair: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Wisdom teeth are present, and an amalgam filling is in the lower right second molar (tooth #31).
Clothing: Blue V-neck shirt with two blue buttons and tan trim on the sleeves and collar. The collar has a blue and red stripe; size medium with brand name "EYES HAVE IT", styled in California. Jockey shorts.
Circumstances: Decomposed body found on 7/13/79 in creek near east bank on north side of Sandy Creek Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA. Died from gunshot wounds of the back.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains:
Case Number: 82-550
Estimated age: 28-35 years
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10" to 6'
Weight: 190 to 205 lbs
Head hair: Brown, fine, and straight
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Broken left lower front tooth (#23) and teeth are tobacco stained. No fillings. Wisdom teeth and upper left back tooth (#13) are absent.
Clothing: Pin striped short-sleeved sport shirt, blue denim jeans, white briefs, pair of white boxer shorts, pair of blue socks, pair of size 12 brown casual shoes.
Circumstances: This decomposed body was found on 3/28/82 at 1891 Peachtree Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA. He was in the upstairs room of a vacant (abandoned) garage apartment. He was fully clothed except for his shoes, which were at the doorway. Several empty 1/2 pint whiskey bottles were present. Died as a result of blunt-head trauma. Type O blood of deceased was at the scene.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: By Marla Lawson
Disposition of remains:
Case Number: 82-1677
Estimated age: 30-35 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Approx 140-160
Head hair: Black, coarse, and curled
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None/Unknown
Clothing: Light colored (? off-white) polyester shirt with red trim on the seams of the sleeves, size medium, made in Hawaii, possible manufacturer of "Madingo"; blue jeans; brown belt; corroded change; three rings (one is a yellow-metal band with two stones on the front and "Avon" on the inside; a white-metal ring that is flattened on the front with the initials "PA" engraved into it; and a white-metal ring with a stone consisting of four diamond-shaped areas--the side areas are turquoise, and the lower areas are red); maroon disposable butane lighter; size 9, blue and white "Nike" tennis shoes.
Circumstances: These skeletal remains were found on 10/18/82 at an abandoned business site across from 532 North Angier Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA. The remains were beneath a loading dock and had been covered by sand. Found based on an anonymous phone call to a local news station. Died from gunshot wounds of the head and chest.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains:
Case Number: 85-0812
Estimated age: 40-45 years (estimated DOB 1945-50)
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height:
5'6”-5’8”
Weight: 110-130 lbs.
Head hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Tattoo upper left arm
Clothing: 1. Blue jeans
2. Medium denim Wrangler shirt
3. Tennis shoes
4. Plaid underwear
5. Blue comb
6. Yellow-metal necklace with cross
Circumstances: On 4/26/1985, the body of this unidentified white male was found in a wooded area behind 1073 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA. He showed blunt and sharp-force injuries. His lower teeth were in poor condition, and his upper teeth were absent; he possibly wore an upper denture. His cause of death was listed as blunt-force trauma to head, and the manner of death was homicide.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: Photograph
Disposition of remains: County burial.
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Case Number: 85-0851
Estimated age: 40-50 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 145
Head hair:. Short, curly, and black.
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Multiple scars in the left antecubital fossa.
Clothing: 1. Gray corduroy pants
2. Gray shirt with gray stripes
3. Red socks
4. Female red panties
Circumstances: On 5/4/85 the Decedent was found in the alley behind 177 Harris Street NW, Atlanta, GA. A broken bottle with blood on it was found in the alley. Cause of death was blunt trauma to the head, and the manner of death was homicide.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: 
Disposition of remains: 6/27/85 county burial by Murray Brothers.
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Case Number: 86-1177
Estimated age: Approximately 30 years
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: 5'6" +/- 1.5"
Weight: 115-120 lbs.
Head hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: N/A
Tattoos/Identifying marks: N/A
Clothing: . Blue jeans, brown belt, white socks, black boots.
Circumstances: Human body in advanced stage of
decomposition found dumped in shrubs with auto tires covering him. The
body was found on 6/19/86 at Grove Park Pl. and Johnson Road, Atlanta, GA.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains: Dental specimen retained by FCMEO
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Case Number: 86-1367
Estimated age: none in file (Mostly skeletonized)
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 2" - 5' 6"
Weight: N/A
Head hair: N/A
Eyes: N/A
Tattoos/Identifying marks: N/A
Clothing: Jeans with metal buttons; “dark” shirt inscribed with “The Bar on Peachtree”.
Circumstances: These largely skeletonized remains were found 07-17-86 in a vacant lot at Antone & Butler, next to 723 Berkley Ave., NW, Atlanta, GA.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta Police Department
Photograph/Sketch: No
Disposition of remains: County burial by Walker Mortuary; dental specimen retained by FCMEO.
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Case Number: 86-2068
Estimated age: Unknown.
Race: White.
Sex: Male.
Height: Approximately 70" tall.
Weight: Approximately 177 lbs.
Head hair: Brown.
Eyes: Blue.
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None.
Clothing: None.
Circumstances: On 10-25-86, at approximately 2223 hrs., the Decedent was struck by a hit and run driver while at 428 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta Police Dept.
Photograph/Sketch:
Disposition of remains: Fulton County burial.
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Case Number: #88-0128
Estimated age: 30-40 years
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2-1/2"
Weight: 105 lbs.
Head hair:. Red/Auburn, 11" long
Eyes: Green
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Gold crowns/caps on two rear teeth
Clothing: Brown overcoat, blue jeans, thermal underwear, gray vest, sneakers, nightgown, white panties. Unknown sizes and unknown colors if not stated above.
Circumstances: Reportedly, this unidentified white female was found on 1/13/88 on the north side of the roadway at Georgia I-20 expressway west of I-285 with marked head injury. The apparent victim of an assault, the decedent was subsequently transported to Grady Memorial Hospital where she lived for five days prior to death.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta Police Department
Photograph/Sketch: 
Disposition of remains: Burial by Fulton County Department of Family and Children’s Services; dental specimen retained by FCMEO.
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Case Number: 88-0929
Estimated age: 45-60 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 66 ½ in
Weight: 155 lbs
Head hair: black, short, and tightly curled
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: Skin graph scar on front of left thigh; linear scar above left eye; multiple scars on right lower leg
Clothing: Black ball cap, green and blue shirt, two pairs of pants (tan and dark blue), white crew socks
Circumstances: Found on 5/9/88 in junked car by owner of junkyard on Echo St., NW, Atlanta, GA. Went by the nickname of “Old Devil.” The deceased was mildly decomposed and slightly bloated.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch:
Disposition of remains: County burial
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Case Number: 88-2191
Estimated age: Unknown
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 170 pounds (approximate)
Head hair: Light brown and straight
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: none
Clothing: Brown pants with belt (buckle with “country music” inscription), one dark blue sock, and two white Adidas high tops.
Circumstances: Partially skeletonized remains found 11/18/88 at 223 Doane St., Atlanta, GA, in the underbrush near the Union Mission for homeless men. Remains partially overgrown with kudzu.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta Police
Photograph/Sketch: No
Disposition of remains: County burial, Stinson Mortuary, 01-03-89; dental specimen retained by FCMEO.
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Case Number: 89-0792
Estimated age: N/A
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'3" - 5'4"
Weight: 140 - 145 lbs.
Head hair: N/A
Eyes: N/A
Tattoos/Identifying marks: N/A
Clothing: Black cloth jacket; gray/white pullover shirt; green pants; white canvas belt; white boxer undershorts; canvas hi-top sneakers.
Circumstances: Decedent’s severely charred body was found after a fire in a vacant house located at 282 Haynes Street, Atlanta, GA on 4-24-89. Two other bodies, one male and one female, were also discovered in the house.
Police Jurisdiction: APD Report# 924D1286.
Photograph/Sketch: None.
Disposition of remains: Buried by Rucker Funeral Home on 6-13-89, dental specimen and specimens for printing retained in FCMEC.
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Case Number: 89-0793
Estimated age: Unknown
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5" - 5'6"
Weight: 150 – 155 pounds
Head hair: Black
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None
Clothing: None
Circumstances: Severely charred, found in a burned out vacant house at 282 Haynes Street, NW, Atlanta, GA on April 21, 1989. Two other bodies, one male and one female, were also discovered in the house.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta PD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains: County Burial; dental specimen retained by FCMEO.
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Case Number: 89-1776
Estimated age: 20-30 years
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 63-65"
Weight: unknown- SKELETON
Head hair: Black and tightly curled; no length listed
Eyes: N/A
Tattoos/Identifying marks: N/A- Dental charting with teeth in poor condition
Clothing: Gray stone washed “Zena” brand jeans, pin striped, black bra size 34C, one blue sock, black high-top athletic shoes, possibly size 7. Two gold-colored loop-type ear rings.
Circumstances: Skeleton found on 9/18/89 in wooded area in vacant lot at Boulevard and Houston St., Atlanta, GA.
Police Jurisdiction: APD
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains: County burial, Ivey Brothers
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Case Number: 89-1991
Estimated age: 25 – 35 years (Estimated D. O. B. 1956 - 1966)
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 129 pounds
Head hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: 3/8" linear scar in center of forehead, 4-1/2" curvilinear scar on left thigh, 1-1/4" linear scar on outside of left knee. Other nonspecific scars on left forearm and on both lower extremities.
Clothing: Blue Sweat Shirt, Blue Jeans, Black belt, White athletic socks with blue and red trim, White Athletic shoes, Blue and white striped briefs.
Circumstances: Shot during drug transaction on 10-18-89, at 960 New Town Circle, Atlanta, GA. Perpetrator shot through van window, striking decedent in the chest. Possible nickname of "Troup."
Photograph/Sketch:
Disposition of remains: County burial by Atlanta Metropolitan Funeral Services.
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Case Number: 89-2278
Estimated age: 15-35 years.
Race: Black.
Sex: Male.
Height: 67"- 75".
Weight: Unknown.
Head hair: Unknown.
Eyes: Unknown.
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None.
Clothing: 1). Black striped long-sleeved synthetic pullover shirt with seven black buttons in the front. The label reads “Andre DeLeure” (size small ). 2). Matching black striped synthetic long pants with an elastic waistband. The label reads “Andre DeLeure (size medium ). 3). Brown and black pointed-toe slip-on shoes with two stripes of reptile skin starting at the medial toe and extending along the lateral side of each shoe to the back of the shoe. The shoes are approximately size eleven. The brand name inside of the shoe reads “Ennesi”. Brass plates on the soles of each shoe reads “Genuine reptile” 4). White to off-white boxer type shorts. 5). A wristwatch with a black face that is surrounded with glass stones. The back of the watch reads “Seiko”. A gold colored nugget watchband which has a silver “$” on the band on each side of the face of the watch. 6). A gold colored ring which contains an oblique row of glass stones.
Circumstances: Skeletal remains found on 11/28/89 at Interstate-85 Southbound and S. Gullatt Rd., Palmetto, Ga. The body was found off the shoulder of the road on an embankment which consisted of a densely wooded area.
Police Jurisdiction: Fulton County Police Dept.
Photograph/Sketch: None.
Disposition of remains: County burial.
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Case Number: 89-2403
Estimated age: Unknown
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 143 pounds at autopsy; some tissue lost to charring
Head hair: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Tattoos/Identifying marks: None
Clothing: Corduroy coat, yellow sweatshirt, two gray sweatshirts, white t-shirt with “Big Shanty Kennes”, Blue jeans, gray corduroy pants, checkered pants, white athletic socks, work boots, blue briefs.
Circumstances: Found charred remains in a burned-out warehouse at 430 Bishop Street, Atlanta, GA on December 14, 1989.
Police Jurisdiction: Atlanta Police Department
Photograph/Sketch: None
Disposition of remains: County Burial on February 12, 1990 by Young Funeral Home; dental specimen retained by FCMEO.
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Case Number: 90-0527
Estimated age:
