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 #1Victim had thoracic surgery with wire and surgical clips fusing the sternum—medical records could identify the surgical facility and narrow victim identity.
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evidence
Lead #2Possible auto-immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis—medical history may help identify the victim through healthcare records.
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clue
Lead #3Black garbage bags and white cotton clothesline used for disposal—where were these materials purchased and by whom?
On December 26, 2011, an unidentified human 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 within ten years of death and showed signs of possible auto-immune disorder, but no additional remains were recovered despite area searches. Investigators seek to identify this individual and locate the person responsible for dismembering and disposing of the body.
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Monroe County Police Department / Pennsylvania State Police
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suspect
Lead #4Who had access to medical knowledge or tools to dismember the body with apparent precision?
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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
Human torso found inside four black garbage bags tied with white cotton clothesline in Paradise Township. Area search conducted but no additional remains located.
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2011
Last Updated:May 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2011
Last Updated:May 14, 2026