The person at the center of this case
John Doe - Hispanic Male, DeSoto County, Florida
Violent Crime · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
JOHN DOE - ARCADIA, FLORIDA
Justice for John Doe - Hispanic Male, DeSoto County, Florida — 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' from Shore Mechanical Corp.? The name on the work shirt could be the victim or a coworker.
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evidence
Lead #2Why would someone wearing Shore Mechanical Corp. work uniform be on State Road 70? What was his employment status and work location?
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clue
Lead #3The victim had Klippel Feil Syndrome, a distinctive medical condition affecting neck structure. Medical records or family members may recognize this condition.
On June 14, 2013, unidentified human remains believed to be a Hispanic male were discovered on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida. The victim wore a work uniform labeled 'Gary' from Shore Mechanical Corp. and had a distinctive medical condition called Klippel Feil Syndrome. Despite the identifying details on his clothing and his recognizable medical condition, the victim's identity remains unknown and authorities seek public assistance in identifying him.
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witness
Lead #4Who last saw this individual? Coworkers, family, or associates of Shore Mechanical Corp. may have information.
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clue
Lead #5The religious belt buckle with Virgin Mary imagery and work boots suggest specific personal and occupational background worth investigating.
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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 believed to be Hispanic male found on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida wearing work uniform from Shore Mechanical Corp.
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:September 10, 2026