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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 21-45
from , Virginia
Case Description
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In 1998 an unidentified human cranium was transferred from law enforcement to the OCME. According to a previous officer, the cranium had been found prior to 1959-1960 (hence the DBF entered). It was subsequently stored in the closet of the county jail. Once law enforcement notified OCME of the cranium, it was turned over as evidence to the OCME and stored after undergoing DNA and forensic anthropology exams.
Date Found: 1959-01-01
Date Found: 1959-01-01
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Jul 19, 2022
Nov 21, 2023
43129
W1998-00007
Adult - Pre 50
21
45
59784
Black / African American
Black / African American
Male
40
Years
1913
1938
1958
1959
1959-01-01
Old Pike Road near Alleghany Mountain
Virginia
Highland County
No
39902
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Western District
Roanoke
Virginia
Roanoke County
Lara Newell
Long-term Unidentified Coordinator
6600 Northside High School Road, , Roanoke, Virginia
5405616615
State
Medical Examiner
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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