The person at the center of this case
Unidentified Male (John Doe)
Violent Crime · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
JOHN DOE - WICKENBURG, ARIZONA
Justice for Unidentified Male (John Doe) — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Military-style jacket with manufacturer tag and buttons recovered with remains—can the tag be traced to identify the victim or narrow the timeframe?
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evidence
Lead #2Medical examiner estimated time of death between 5 to 25 years prior to 2019 (1994-2014)—what specific forensic analysis supports this range?
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person
Lead #3Forensic composite sketch created of the decedent's speculated appearance—has this sketch generated any public leads or potential identifications?
On May 20, 2019, skeletal remains of an unidentified male were discovered in the outlying area of Wickenburg, Arizona, with evidence indicating death by homicide. The victim, estimated to have died between 1994 and 2014, was found wearing a military-style jacket with identifying buttons and manufacturer tags. Investigators seek public assistance in identifying the deceased and locating information about this cold case homicide.
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clue
Lead #4Why was the body left in the outlying Wickenburg area, and does the location suggest connection to local activity or passing through the region?
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Wickenburg, Arizona May 20, 2019 On May 20, 2019, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detectives recovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified male in the outlying area of Wickenburg, Arizona. Several buttons and a manufacturer's tag located with the body showed the victim was potentially wearing a military-style jacket.
Other evidence collected at the scene determined the decedent died by manner of homicide. The medical examiner provided a time of death ranging from five to 25 years, and a forensic composite sketch was provided to depict the speculated appearance of the decedent.
Timeline of Events
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2019-05-20
Skeletal remains discovered
Skeletal remains of unidentified male found in outlying area of Wickenburg, Arizona
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 20, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026