The person at the center of this case
John Doe (Hispanic male, unidentified remains)
Violent Crime · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
JOHN DOE - ARCADIA, FLORIDA
Justice for John Doe (Hispanic male, unidentified remains) — 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' and what is his connection to Shore Mechanical Corp.?
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evidence
Lead #2The work uniform with 'Gary' name and Shore Mechanical Corp. branding could identify the employer and coworkers
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clue
Lead #3Klippel Feil Syndrome is a rare condition; medical records or doctors may 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 neck vertebrae that may have altered his appearance. Despite the distinctive uniform and medical condition, the victim's identity remains unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who may recognize the clothing, employer connection, or have worked with someone matching this description.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone work with or know someone matching this description who disappeared around June 2013?
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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
Human remains discovered
Unidentified human remains found on State Road 70 in DeSoto County, Florida
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013
Last Updated:October 30, 2026