Raleigh County John Doe was a young male hitchhiker who was struck by a vehicle that lost control in Beckley, West Virginia.
Case[]
The decedent was hitchhiking along US Routes 19 and formerly 21 near Fair Deal Market before being struck by an out-of-control vehicle. A motorist who previously gave the decedent a ride recalled that he was trying to travel to Bluefield, West Virginia, to receive a birth certificate so he could join the military. He had claimed he originated from Chicago, Illinois, and that both of his parents were deceased, though he never provided the driver with his name.
Characteristics[]
- Dark reddish-brown hair.
- Mustache.
Clothing[]
- Blue and gray checkered shirt.
- Black Levi's jeans.
- Jungle boots.