On October 29, 2010, a man walking his dog along a private Lake Michigan beach in Covert Township, Michigan came across the body of an unidentified man who had washed ashore. At the time the water temperature was approximately 51°F with high waves and strong winds. Investigators believe, given the weather conditions and location of the body, the deceased could have come from Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Illinois, including the Chicago area.
Forensic investigators determined the body to be that of an Asian, Hispanic or Native American male 25 to 40 years old, approximately 5-foot-6-inches tall with black hair, and weighing 173 lbs. He had extensive dental work and was wearing blue/gray Nike brand swim trunks. Police consider drowning the probable cause of death, and estimate he had died months earlier that year.
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Van Buren Co John Doe 2010 - DNA Doe Project
Description On October 29, 2010, a man walking his dog along a private Lake Michigan beach in Covert Township, Michigan came across the body of an unidentified man who had washed ashore. At the time the water temperature was approximately 51°F with high waves and strong winds. Investigators...
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Van Buren County John Doe was a man whose body was found washed up on the beach from Lake Michigan. Based on wind and weather conditions, investigators believe he could have washed up from anywhere between Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, or even Minnesota.
Police consider drowning to be the probable cause of death.
- Straight and sparse black hair
- Stubble on upper lip and chin
- Dark eyes.
- Extensive dental work.
- Short dark blue-grey swim trunks.
- White/tan vertically striped sleeveless tank top style shirt.
Van Buren County John Doe (2010)
Van Buren County John Doe was a man whose body was found washed up on the beach from Lake Michigan. Based on wind and weather conditions, investigators believe he could have washed up from anywhere between Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, or even Minnesota. Police consider drowning to be...
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