On April 9, 1989 human remains of a large male were found in a tobacco barn off KY State Highway 22 about 7.5 miles west of Dry Ridge near Williamstown, Kentucky. The victim was shot twice in the back of his head with a .22 caliber weapon, and he was stripped of all of his clothing. Also, his hands were severed from his arms. Forensic scientists determined the deceased to be a White/Caucasian male, 25-35 years-old, 6′ 5″ tall, and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He wore his medium brown hair in a crew cut with short sideburns. The victim died approximately two weeks prior to being found. The case is being treated as a homicide.
DNA Doe Project Status: Research in Progress
Grant Co John Doe 1989 | DNA Doe Project
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Circumstances of RecoveryFound in tobacco barn off KY 22, about 7.5 miles west of Dry Ridge.
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Dentals: Available. Extensive dental work, the victim would have had a "perfect smile."
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Features: Previously healed nasal fracture, Victim had Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), Back of the victim’s head was flat.
Dental: Extensive dental work to include a ten unit porcelain fixed, porcelain to metal bridge with missing teeth replaced with porcelain pontics.
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