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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 0-0
from Harvey, Illinois

Victim Details

Created
May 21, 2025

Case Added
May 28, 2025

Case ID
51120

Case Number
508 Mar 87

Estimated Age Range
Adult

Pid
71125

Possible First Name
John

Possible Last Name
Watkins

Height
67 inches

Weight
143 lbs

Ethnicity
Uncertain

Primary Ethnicity
Uncertain

Gender
Male

Date Found
1987-03-26

Description
14418 Ashland

City
Harvey

State
Illinois

County
Cook County

Tribal Land
No

Agency ID
50203

Agency Name
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency City
Chicago

Agency State
Illinois

Agency County
Cook County

Agency Contact

Agency Address
2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

Agency Phone
3129974500

Agency Jurisdiction
County

Agency Type
Medical Examiner

Agency Case #
508 Mar 87

Hair Color
Unknown

Left Eye Color
Unknown

Right Eye Color
Unknown

Clothing & Accessories
Clothing: Blue jeans Black belt White jockey shorts Blue t-shirt White shirt Pink sweater
Footwear: White & black socks Black boots

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Case Description

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The decedent was discovered in an abandoned house at 14418 Ashland in Harvey IL. The single-family structure was on fire and struck out by Harvey Fire Dept after which the decedent was located in the kitchen.
Date Found: 1987-03-26

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