Washington County John Doe was a teenager whose remains were found in 1998. He had died sometime between 1914 and 1925.
Characteristics[]
- Partially healed fracture on left hand.
- Thirteenth right rib.
- Overdeveloped right arm, indicating a heavy industry worker.
- Tobacco stains on teeth, indicating smoking or tobacco use.
- Severe pulmonary infection, perhaps contributing to death.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Two shirts.
- Jacket.
- Belt with a silver buckle.
- Marshall Field's boots, sold via catalogue around 1917, with minimal wear implying possible horse travel; stamped "816" on right boot's cotton liner.
- Denim pants.
Belongings[]
- Three blankets.
Gallery[]
Reconstruction by FACES
Boot
Belt buckle
Clothing
Clothing
Sources[]
- Washington County John Doe at the Doe Network
- Washington County John Doe at NamUs
- 5 Eyewitness News (archived)