The person at the center of this case
Unidentified White Male (John Doe)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
39 years waiting · since 1987
JOHN DOE - WARRENTON, MISSOURI
Justice for Unidentified White Male (John Doe) — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #11983 gold-colored Kansas City International Airport token found in victim's pocket—where was he traveling from or to?
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evidence
Lead #2Distinctive 1987 Rose Bowl t-shirt (size 1XL) and Oscar De La Renta jeans with 2-inch hems—do these items match any missing person reports?
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clue
Lead #3Irregular scar 'right of the mid-line' approximately 2 inches long, possibly an untreated gunshot wound—could help identify the victim
On May 26, 1987, an unidentified White male was discovered decapitated and dismembered along Highway W in Warren County, Missouri, having been exposed for an estimated 4-5 days. The victim's identity remains unknown despite distinctive clothing, a Kansas City airport token, and a possible old gunshot wound scar that could help identify him. Anyone with information about missing persons from the mid-1980s or who recognizes the victim's description, clothing, or the airport token is urged to contact the FBI.
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suspect
Lead #4Body was dumped at Highway W location, suggesting victim was killed elsewhere; was there a secondary crime scene?
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Source Narrative
Warrenton, Missouri May 26, 1987 On May 26, 1987, the body of an unidentified White male was found along Highway W in Warren County, Missouri. It is estimated that he had been there for 4-5 days prior to discovery.
The victim was found decapitated and his hands were cut off. He had an irregular scar described as being "right of the mid-line," approximately 2" in length.
This scar is possibly from an old gunshot wound that was not treated professionally. The victim was wearing: dark blue, short sleeve, "1987 Rose Bowl" t-shirt, size 1XL; blue jeans (Oscar De La Renta brand, unknown size) were hemmed 2 inches with frayed ends; belt (Justin brand), white Jockey underwear (JC Penny brand), white Nike high top tennis shoes, size 9, possibly new (due to clean soles).
The victim had 82 cents in his front pocket, along with a 1983 gold-colored token from the Kansas City International Airport. It is believed the victim was killed elsewhere and his body was dumped.
Timeline of Events
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1987-05-22
Estimated time of death
Victim believed killed 4-5 days before discovery on May 26, 1987
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1987-05-26
Body discovered
Decapitated and dismembered remains found along Highway W in Warren County, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 1987
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 22, 1987
Last Updated:September 9, 2026