The person at the center of this case
Unidentified Male (John Doe)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
12 years waiting · since 2013
JOHN DOE - YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
Justice for Unidentified Male (John Doe) — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Victim wore distinctive clothing: black leather jacket, Knocker brand boxer shorts (small, blue and red checks), and purple Mongoose sunglasses—do these items match any missing persons reports?
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timeline
Lead #2Post-mortem interval estimated between 3-10 years suggests victim died between 2003-2010; can witness accounts or missing persons reports narrow this window?
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person
Lead #3What identifying features (height, build, dental records, distinctive marks) might help match this victim to missing persons databases or genealogical DNA databases?
On November 18, 2013, human remains of an unidentified male were discovered in a wooded area of West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Based on post-mortem analysis, the victim had been deceased for between 3 and 10 years prior to discovery. Investigators seek public assistance in identifying the victim and determining the circumstances of his death.
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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 human remains found in wooded area of West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2013
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 2013
Last Updated:September 9, 2026