The person at the center of this case
John Doe (unidentified male)
Violent Crime · Open
14 years waiting · since 2011
JOHN DOE - PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Justice for John Doe (unidentified male) — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the thoracic surgery with wire and surgical clips fused to the sternum? Could hospital or surgical records help identify the victim?
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person
Lead #2The victim had indicators of auto-immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis—could medical records from rheumatology clinics help identify him?
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clue
Lead #3Why was the torso carefully wrapped in four black garbage bags with a makeshift clothesline handle? Does this suggest deliberate concealment by someone with knowledge of the area?
On December 26, 2011, an unidentified male torso was discovered in Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, wrapped in black garbage bags and tied with white cotton clothesline. The victim had undergone thoracic surgery years before death and showed signs of a possible auto-immune disorder, but his identity remains unknown. Anyone with information about missing persons matching these medical characteristics or suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact the FBI.
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FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Program (VICAP) / Pennsylvania State Police
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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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location
Lead #4Why was this location in Paradise Township chosen for disposal? Was the victim killed nearby or transported from elsewhere?
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Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania December 26, 2011 On December 26, 2011, an unidentified human torso was recovered in Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The torso was found inside four black garbage bags that were tied with white cotton clothesline with a makeshift clothesline handle.
A search of the area failed to locate any further remains. Remarks: The victim had thoracic surgery up to ten years prior to his death, evidenced by the fact that the sternum was fused together with wire and surgical clips.
There was an indication the victim possibly had an auto-immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
Timeline of Events
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2011-12-26
Torso discovered
Unidentified human torso found inside four black garbage bags tied with white cotton clothesline in Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2011
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2011
Last Updated:April 29, 2026