"Man from the Woods" was the nickname given by authorities to a man found in New Lenox, Illinois. A tranquilizing medication was found in his system.
Case[]
The man's body was found near Gougar Road and Route 6 in New Lenox, Illinois. It was believed that he likely died elsewhere and was carried to where he was found.
He was later buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Lemont, Illinois.
Characteristics[]
- Neatly trimmed 2-inch gray hair.
- Brown eyes.
- White beard.
- Lack of muscle mass and body fat, indicating severe illness or starvation.
- Neatly trimmed fingernails.
- Missing all teeth with the exception of two molars.
Clothing[]
- Gray knee-length top coat.
- White and gold cardigan sweater.
- Yellow long-sleeved shirt.
- Blue Black Jack jeans.
- Underwear, size 42.
- Slip-on canvas shoes.
Sources[]
- Man from the Woods at NamUsPOSTMORTEM WARNING
- Man from the Woods at the Doe Network