Alvarado John Doe was a man found shot to death along Interstate 35 in Alvarado, Texas, during April 1989.
Case[]
The victim was believed to have been forced to walk to the site where his body was later found by a man who stopped along the roadway. He was shot up to seven times with a .38 pistol.
A witness contacted police to inform them that they recognized the clothing he wore as belonging to an individual observed at a nearby gas station accompanied by a Hispanic man with a heavy build with long hair, wearing a tan shirt and oversized green pants. The men were associated with a white-colored Ford truck with unpainted sides that carried a "large, blue water container" on its side.
Characteristics[]
- Brown hair at a moderate length.
- Mustache.
- Brown eyes.
- Previously healed injury to his right shin.
- Scar was present, and the way he walked was possibly affected.
- Circumcised.
Clothing and accessories[]
- White shirt depicting a rising sun with the word "Rejoice!" above "Array Of Colors!"
- The first word was depicted with letters of different colors, and the phrase below had different colors for each word.
- It was possibly associated with either a religious organization/institution or one relating to the LGBTQ+ community.
- Blue-gray pants.
- "Western-style," reddish-brown boots, Wellington brand.
- Spots from paint or cement were observed.
- One yellow sock.
- One white sock.
- Boxers with white and gray stripes.
- $1.16
Gallery[]
Victim's shirt, possibly originating from a religious or LGBTQ+ group.
Close-up
Sources[]
- Alvarado John Doe at the Doe Network
- Alvarado John Doe at NamUs
- Alvarado John Doe at the Texas Department of Public Safety
- Cleburn Times-Review
- Article #1 (5/2/89)
- Article #2 (6/20/17)
- Article #3 (7/18/17)
Notes[]
- ↑ The victim is listed to have been discovered on April 28 on his NamUs page.