The Nameless
Van Buren County Michigan John Doe (1987)
💔 WHO WAS THIS YOUNG MAN? | 1987 UNSOLVED CASE 💔🕯️
On December 24, 1987, the nearly skeletal remains of a young man were discovered approximately 40 feet into a wooded area beside a field, about 300 yards off Territorial Road, roughly one mile east of Keeler, Michigan.
Investigators determined that he was likely Hispanic/Latino, between 15 and 22 years old, approximately 5’9″ tall, with black hair. He had been deceased for several months. His cause and manner of death have not been disclosed.
👕 Clothing & identifying details:
• White nylon ski jacket with a blue stripe and removable sleeves
• Gray plaid long-sleeved shirt
• Busch Gardens T-shirt featuring two Clydesdale horses on the back
• Jeans
• Size 10 black ankle boots with zippers
Despite the passage of nearly four decades, his identity remains unknown.
🔎 NamUs ID: UP9888
📅 Date Found: December 24, 1987
📍 Location: Keeler Township, Michigan
👤 Sex: Male
🎂 Estimated Age: 15–22
🧬 Race: Hispanic/Latino
⏳ Estimated PMI: Months
If you recognize the clothing, remember someone who disappeared around this time, or have information that could help identify him, please contact:
Hanna Friedlander, Human Remains Analyst
📞 517-242-5731
📧 friedlanderh@michigan.gov
Someone knew him. Someone may still be looking for him. 🕯️
Sources:
The Lost & The Taken 
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