March
17, 2016
Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify skeletal remains found earlier this month along the James River.
At
approximately 2:40 p.m. on March 7, officers responded to the 5000 block of
Riverside Drive for a report of skeletal remains found in the woods between the
roadway and the river. Several items of clothing were found near the remains.
The
remains have been examined by an anthropologist at the Office of the Chief
Medical Examiner. The examination indicates the remains have been in the area
for an extended period of time. A biological profile for the remains has also
been developed.
The
individual is believed to have been a black male, age 33-49, standing 5’9” to
6’3” tall. He had several previously healed bone fractures on the leg, ribs and
skull. These fractures may have caused him to walk with a limp and suffer
hearing loss in the left ear. There was also extensive tooth loss believed to result
from poor oral hygiene.
Photos
below show examples of the items of clothing found near the remains. They
include:
·
A
blue “Thermosoft” knit hat. · A “Faded Glory” ¼ zip fleece coat size 2XL that was dark in color.
· A “Champions” football jersey size 2XL for the Minnesota Vikings with the #84 & MOSS on the jersey.
· A pair of “New Balance” men’s walking shoes size 12 that were white in color with green trim.
· A “Geneva” quartz wrist watch, with a black band. The watch had a distinct (24 hour) time piece and a 360 degree compass marking band.
Anyone
who recalls an individual matching this description is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective Victoria Griffith-Matko at (804) 646-3912 or Crime Stoppers at
780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 using the
key word “ITip” followed by your tip or submit a tip online at www.7801000.com. All Crime Stoppers methods
are anonymous.
