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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-60
from Pinellas County, Florida


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Victim Details

Apr 8, 2008

May 29, 2024

43401

88-1446

Adult - Pre 60

30

60

13084

75 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Days

1928

1958

1988

Oct 29, 1988

Pinellas County

Florida

Pinellas County

1

6413

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Largo

Florida

Pinellas County

10750 Ulmerton Rd, , Largo, Florida

County

Law Enforcement

88-145607

Oct 29, 1988

Gray or Partially Gray

Black mixed with gray. Short in length.

N/A

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Black swim trunks with green stripes size Large, white large t-shirt with a nautical scene on front with "Ocean View Club, For Kids Only". T-shirt tag states "Joesph-Made in Turkey"
  • Clothing: None
  • Eyewear: None
  • Footwear: None
  • Jewelry: None


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Case Description

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Decomposing male found floating 8-10 miles off the coast of Pinellas County in the Gulf of Mexico with two gunshot wounds. Decedent had chains, 60 pounds of plastic coated barbell weights, and two combination locks secured to him. Decedent may have been of Latin, Italian or Greek descent.
Date Found: 1988-10-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1200

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    76%Possible
    Vernon Nash Jr
    Vernon Nash Jr
    MP59021 • Missing since Jan 26, 1985 from St. Petersburg, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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