The person at the center of this case
John Doe (Hispanic male, believed to have Klippel Feil Syndrome)
Violent Crime · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
JOHN DOE - ARCADIA, FLORIDA
Justice for John Doe (Hispanic male, believed to have Klippel Feil Syndrome) — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was "Gary" employed by Shore Mechanical Corp. in 2013 or prior?
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evidence
Lead #2Can the work uniform, belt buckle, and Rhino-brand boots be traced to a specific employer or work site?
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clue
Lead #3The victim had Klippel Feil Syndrome—a rare condition that may help narrow identification through medical records.
On June 14, 2013, unidentified human remains believed to be a Hispanic male were discovered on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida, dressed in work clothing bearing the name "Gary" and "Shore Mechanical Corp." The victim had Klippel Feil Syndrome, a rare medical condition affecting neck vertebrae that may have altered his physical appearance. Despite over a decade of investigation, the victim's identity remains unknown, and authorities seek information from anyone who may have worked with or known someone matching this description.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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suspect
Lead #4What circumstances led to the victim being found on State Road 70, and was foul play involved?
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Arcadia, Florida June 14, 2013 On June 14, 2013, the unidentified human remains of what is believed to be a Hispanic male were discovered on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida. The victim was wearing a work-style uniform - a long-sleeved blue shirt with white vertical stripes, gray-colored work pants, a brown belt with a Virgin Mary belt buckle, brown-colored size 8 Rhino-brand work boots, and a black tank top worn as an undershirt.
The long-sleeved shirt had the name "Gary" on it and a company name of "Shore Mechanical Corp." The victim had a medical condition known as "Klippel Feil Syndrome," which may have caused him to look as though he had very little to no neck. Remarks: The victim had Klippel Feil Syndrome.
Timeline of Events
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2013-06-14
Human remains discovered
Unidentified human remains found on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida. Victim wearing work uniform with name "Gary" and Shore Mechanical Corp. identification.
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:April 29, 2026