IDA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Thursday marks 38 years since a man’s skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area in Monroe County and he still has not been identified.
The skeletal remains of a man believed to be 25 to 45 years old were discovered on Oct. 17, 1986, in a wooded area off Lewis Avenue, north of Albain Road in Ida Township. According to the Doe Network, the cause of death was “massive head injuries.”
The man is believed to have had a long, narrow face, a prominent nose, and a high forehead. Dental records are available and he had a root canal, moderate bone loss throughout, and a pronounced overbite. He had straight, brown hair. His eye color could not be determined due to the state of decomposition. He had a muscular build and was right-handed.
The following items of clothing were found on the skeletal remains: a steeplechase pullover polo shirt with two buttons, that was tan in color with blue stripes; A large-sized blue striped Lee Rider brand Jeans; Fruit of the Loom-brand jockey-style underwear shorts size 34 to 36 with two green stripes; Gray tube socks with green stripes; Blue and white nylon Adidas brand jogging shoes size 9 1/2.
A photograph that shows the remains, with a focus on the pants and shoes the victim was found wearing is available at the following link: NamUs.gov
Anyone with information should contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7700.