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John Doe (Hispanic male, unidentified)

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John Doe (Hispanic male, unidentified)

Case
#826
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Florida Department of Law Enforcement / FBI VICAP
Violent Crime · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013

JOHN DOE - ARCADIA, FLORIDA

Justice for John Doe (Hispanic male, unidentified) — 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 #1

Who was 'Gary' and what company did Shore Mechanical Corp. employ in 2013?

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evidence
Lead #2

The work uniform with 'Gary' name tag and Shore Mechanical Corp. branding could lead to employer records and coworker identification.

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clue
Lead #3

Klippel Feil Syndrome is a rare medical condition—medical records or prior treatment could help identify the victim.

On June 14, 2013, unidentified human remains believed to be a Hispanic male were discovered on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida, wearing a work uniform labeled 'Gary' from Shore Mechanical Corp. The victim had Klippel Feil Syndrome, a rare medical condition affecting the neck and spine that may have been visually distinctive. Despite the identifiable uniform and distinctive medical condition, the victim remains unidentified and investigators seek information about his identity and the circumstances of his death.

Case
#826
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Florida Department of Law Enforcement / FBI VICAP

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More leads to consider

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evidence
Lead #4

Brown Rhino-brand work boots size 8 and distinctive Virgin Mary belt buckle may be traceable to purchase records or personal connections.

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Source Narrative

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

Remains discovered on State Road 70

Unidentified human remains of a believed Hispanic male discovered on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida

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Case Information

Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:May 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:May 10, 2026