Tod Motor Doe

This article includes content which may be disturbing to some readers, such as details of suicide. Discretion is advised.

This individual's NamUs file has recently been removed. While this implies the resolution of a case, no identification has been confirmed at this time.

Tod Motor Doe
Discovered	September 11, 2006
Unidentified for	18 years
Sex	Male
Location	Las Vegas, Nevada
Age	25-40
Race	White
Height	6'
Weight	197 pounds
Body condition	Recognizable face
Cause of death	Gunshot (suicide)

"Tod Motor Doe" was the nickname given to an identity thief who died by suicide in his motel room. He is believed to be of Germanic origin.

Discovery

The decedent checked into the Tod Motor Motel in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 21, 2006. He paid in advance for a three-week stay. Staff did not see the decedent again following his arrival. A maintenance worker found the decedent's body on September 11 after he failed to check out of the motel. The decedent was lying in bed holding a gun in his right hand. He had shot himself in the mouth.

Reports describe the decedent's room as being in severe disarray. Various items such as DVDs, clothes, alcohol bottles, and food were scattered around. A pile of trash bags was noted at the front door. Based on the scene, it is possible that the decedent was living out of his motel room.

A toxicology report revealed that the decedent had a blood alcohol level of 0.54.

Case

Investigators initially identified the decedent as "Jenner". The decedent had checked into the motel and had a valid Nevada driver's license under this name. Court paperwork was also found that indicated Jenner had undergone a legal name change many years prior. However, upon further investigation, it was determined that Jenner was alive and the random victim of identity theft. Over the years, Jenner has been homeless and suffering from schizophrenia and at the time of the incident, Jenner was based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The decedent had a German letter in the files of his laptop computer. When investigators translated the letter, it revealed that the author had written it for a sister named "Birgit". In the letter, the author mentions an ex-wife in Perth named "Karen", a possible daughter named "Amy", and a childhood friend named "Dirk Matthias". The author also hints at "past trouble". It is possible that the decedent stole this laptop and deleted the letter that had been written by its previous owner.

It is believed the decedent predominantly resided in Nevada and may have had multiple addresses and post office boxes.

Characteristics

• Scar on abdomen.
• Birthmark on upper left knee.
• Mild pectus excavatum.
• Natural teeth in fair repair.

Clothing and accessories

• Gray Fruit Of The Loom t-shirt, size XL.
• Blue Fruit Of The Loom shorts, size XL.

Belongings

• Dirty/new clothes.
• DVDs.
• CDs.
• DVD player.
• Cooking oven.
• Stereo.
• Bags.
• Beer bottles.
• Bottle of Vodka.
• Soda cans.
• Food.
• Ashtray.
• Cigarettes.
• Lighter.
• Two cell phones with dead batteries.
• Wallet.
• Social security card.
• Key.
• Two watches.
• Smith and Wesson .357 (Model 13-3) revolver.
• Two boxes of Winchester and Magtech ammunition.

Exclusions

• Mike Bazan
• Andreas Dünkler
• Amos Mortier
• Kinsey Otto
• Travis Taylor

Sources

• Tod Motor Doe at the Doe Network
• Tod Motor Doe at NamUs
• r/TodMotorDoe
  • Facts about the Tod Motors Doe Case: Everything We Know So Far (Part 1)
  • Facts about the Tod Motors Doe Case: Everything We Know So Far (Part 2)
  • Coroner's Office Casts Doubt, and Refuses Request to Release Suicide Note
  • Update 1: The Investigation Report
  • Update 2: The Toxicology Report
  • Update 3: The Autopsy Report
  • Update 4: Tod Motor Doe's Fake Identification, Possessions
  • Update 5: The Stolen Identity
  • Update 6: The Occupation of Tod Motor Doe