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Lester J. Rome (April 20, 1926 - c. 1984) was a man whose partial remains were found in a well in 1986.

He was identified on October 18, 2021.

Case[]

A property owner found Rome when cleaning out an old well on Recknor Road. The property owner discovered a large polyethylene plastic sheet inside the well, which he was planning to use to water livestock, and pulled it up to see what appeared to be part of a body in the water. Police believe that the individual or individuals who dumped the body in the well were familiar with the area, as the well was located on a dirt parish road.

The victim fractured his skull just prior to his death and he had been stabbed twice in the back, possibly with a large hunting knife. He may have received some type of medical treatment prior to his death as a urine cup was found in his possession.

On October 28, 2021, 74-year-old Delwin Avard Sibley was arrested and charged with Rome's murder.

Characteristics[]

  • Old hip injury from a shotgun, which possibly caused chronic pain.
  • Likely walked with a noticeable limp on the left side.
  • Dental bridge on the upper side right side.
  • Numerous dental fillings.

Clothing and accessories[]

  • Blue shirt.
  • Blue knit pants.
  • Brown belt.
  • Blazer-style jacket.
  • Sneaker-style shoe.

Belongings[]

  • Keyring with five small keys.
  • Folding brush and comb combination.
  • Snoopy night light.
  • Small pocket knife.
  • Urine cup.
Sabine 1986

Reconstruction by FACES

Sources[]

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