October 3, 1988 the remains of the deceased were discovered in a gully across from a wayside on Highway 29 four miles east of Georgetown, TX. A farmer called the sheriff after his dog dragged the skull into his yard. The estimated date of death was 1-12 months prior the remains being discovered. The white male, possibly of Hispanic or Native American ancestry, was 27-38 years old, stood 5’2 – 5’5 tall, and had straight brown hair with some gray. His nose had been previously broken and his arms were most likely muscular. Due to the insignia on the hat found near the remains, he has become known as “Rebel Ray”.
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Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years): 27-37
Estimated Year of Death: 1987-1988
Estimated PMI: Months
Height: 5' 3"(63 inches) , Estimated
Circumstances
Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: October 3, 1988
Location Found Map
Location: Texas
County: Williamson County
Circumstances of Recovery: Located 6 miles east of Georgetown on Hwy. 29 Unidentified Person referred to as "Rebel Ray" based upon cap worn by decedent.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains: Torso not recovered One or more limbs not recovered One or both hands not recovered
Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Circumstance Notes
Unidentified Person referred to as "Rebel Ray" based upon cap worn by decedent.
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Physical Description
Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Brown
Left Eye Color: Brown
Right Eye Color: Brown
Eye Description: Brown
Distinctive Physical Features
Other distinctive physical characteristic: Previously broken nose, and probably had very muscular arms.
Clothing and Accessories
Accessories: Baseball cap found near remains.
Clothing: Baseball cap found near remains.
1 Missing Person Exclusions
Amos Buchanan, 57, Fort Worth TX, 1987
October 3, 1988 the remains of #JohnDoe were discovered in a gully across from a wayside on Highway 29 four miles east of Georgetown, TX.
A farmer called the sheriff after his dog dragged the skull into his yard. The estimated date of death was 1-12 months prior the remains being discovered. The white male, possibly of Hispanic or Native American ancestry, was 27-38 years old
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