Cuyahoga County John Doe was a male located in 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio. His dismembered remains were discovered inside a barrel behind a residence.
Project Porchlight, a local Akron group specializing in cold cases, began assisting with the case in March 2021.
Case
The man's remains had been dismembered and placed inside a barrel filled with a chemical that was likely intended to deteriorate the body at a faster pace. He had been struck on the head and shot nine times.
Characteristics
- Black medium length hair.
- He likely suffered from Crouzon syndrome, resulting in an elongated skull and an asymmetrical face.
- An upturned nose
- Amateurish-appearing tattoo on his left forearm of the name "Sally"
- Dental work:
- A gold upper tooth
- Upper and lower partial dentures
- Visible fillings in two upper teeth
Clothing
Profile
- Tan, corduroy Cal Craft Sportswear jacket
- Gray patterned cotton work shirt
- Yellow and gray short-sleeve tee shirt
- Gray trousers
- Brown combat boots
- Waltham wristwatch with white-metal stretch band.
- Yellow-metal ring with blue stone.
Sources
- Cuyahoga County John Doe at NamUs POSTMORTEM WARNING
- 19 News Cleveland POSTMORTEM WARNING
- Akron Beacon Journal
