The person at the center of this case
Unknown Male
Violent Crime · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
JOHN DOE - YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
Justice for Unknown Male — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Distinctive clothing items recovered: black leather jacket, Knocker brand boxer shorts (small size, blue and red checks), and purple Mongoose sunglasses—do these match any missing person reports?
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timeline
Lead #2Post-mortem interval of 3-10 years suggests victim may have died between 2003-2010; can missing persons databases be cross-referenced for this timeframe?
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person
Lead #3Physical characteristics and clothing style may help identify demographic profile—was this victim reported missing locally or regionally?
On November 18, 2013, unidentified human remains of a male were discovered in a wooded area of West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, with a post-mortem interval estimated between 3 and 10 years. The victim's identity remains unknown despite distinctive personal effects including a black leather jacket, Knocker brand boxer shorts, and purple Mongoose sunglasses. Anyone with information about missing persons matching this description or the circumstances of this death is urged to contact the York County authorities or submit tips to NamUs.
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#831
York County Police Department / Pennsylvania State Police
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York, Pennsylvania November 18, 2013 On Monday, November 18, 2013, the unidentified human remains of a male subject were discovered in a wooded area in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Post mortem interval is greater than 3 years and as much as 10 years.
For additional information and photographs regarding this victim, refer to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) unidentified remains database, case report number UP# 12047. Remarks: The victim wore a black leather jacket, size unknown; Knocker brand boxer shorts, small size, with blue and red checks; and a pair of purple Mongoose sunglasses.
Timeline of Events
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2013-11-18
Human Remains Discovered
Unidentified male remains found in wooded area in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Post-mortem interval estimated between 3 and 10 years.
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2013
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2013
Last Updated:June 15, 2026