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Unknown white male, approximately 55-75 years old

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Unknown white male, approximately 55-75 years old

Case
#690
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Inglewood Police Department
Violent Crime · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991

JOHN DOE - INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Justice for Unknown white male, approximately 55-75 years old — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Who was this 55-75 year old Caucasian male with distinctive surgical scars on his chest?

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evidence
Lead #2

The unique belt with white metal buckle featuring two turquoise stones and one brown/red stone—can this distinctive item be traced to a manufacturer or original owner?

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clue
Lead #3

The surgical scars on the interior chest cavity suggest past trauma, possibly from a traffic accident—could medical records or hospital archives identify him?

On February 19, 1991, an unidentified white male, approximately 55-75 years old, was discovered deceased in a dumpster in an Inglewood alley. The victim bore surgical scars suggesting past chest trauma and wore distinctive clothing including a unique belt with turquoise and gemstone details. Despite decades of investigation, his identity remains unknown, and authorities seek any information that could help solve this cold case.

Case
#690
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Inglewood Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Who last saw this man alive, and did anyone in the Inglewood area report a missing person matching his description in early 1991?

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Source Narrative

Inglewood, California February 19, 1991 On February 19, 1991, the remains of an unknown white male were discovered in an alley bordering a residential area of Inglewood, California (Los Angeles County). The victim was found lying in a dumpster and was partially concealed by trash.

The victim appeared to be a Caucasian male, approximately 55 to 75 years old, 6’0” tall, 155 pounds, with receding, brown hair and a brown mustache. The victim had several scars that were believed to be from past surgeries regarding damage to the interior chest cavity, potentially related to a past traffic accident.

The victim was recovered wearing a unique belt (see sketch above). Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the case or identification of the victim to contact the Inglewood Police Department.

Remarks: The victim was wearing a long sleeve beige shirt; a navy blue t-shirt; jeans; black loafer shoes; and a dark brown or black belt with a white metal buckle with two turquoise stones and one brown or red stone.

Timeline of Events

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1991-02-19

Remains discovered

Unidentified male remains found in dumpster in residential alley, partially concealed by trash

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Case Information

Incident:February 19, 1991
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 19, 1991
Last Updated:April 29, 2026