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Unknown white male, age 40-65

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Unknown white male, age 40-65

Case
#1017
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office / FBI
Violent Crime · Open
15 years waiting · since 2010

UNKNOWN VICTIM - RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA

Justice for Unknown white male, age 40-65 — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Who is this man? His foreign cardiac stent and lack of U.S. medical identifiers suggest he may have originated outside the United States.

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evidence
Lead #2

The faded tattoo on his back—what does it depict and could it help identify him or connect him to a specific group or region?

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evidence
Lead #3

Extensive gold dental work is distinctive; dental records from international sources could potentially match this victim.

On December 24, 2010, the skeletal remains of an unidentified white male aged 40-65 were discovered on a levee at Eastshore State Park in Richmond, California. The victim's identity remains unknown despite distinctive features including extensive gold dental work, a faded back tattoo, and a foreign-made cardiac stent without U.S. identifiers, suggesting possible international origin. Investigators seek information about this man's identity and circumstances of death to close this cold case.

Case
#1017
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office / FBI

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

The specific Stuart McGuire brand Chukka boots and Seiko watch may help establish his socioeconomic status and geographic origin.

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timeline
Lead #5

How long had the remains been at the levee before discovery, and what circumstances led to his death or abandonment at this location?

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Source Narrative

Richmond, California December 24, 2010 On December 24, 2010, the remains of an unidentified 40 to 65-year-old white male were recovered at Eastshore State Park in Richmond, California (Contra Costa County). The body was discovered on the levee that ran in the Baxter Creek and bordered the 51st Street Trail, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and the Second Hoffman March Bridge.

The victim was 5’7” and weighed 142 pounds.. He had what appeared to be a faded, small tattoo on his back (unknown what the tattoo shows), as well as extensive gold dental work.

During the autopsy, he was found to have suffered from Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He had several medications in his system, including ones used typically as antidepressants and short-term insomnia relief.

He also had a stent in the left anterior descending artery of his heart. Investigators believe the victim may be from outside the country as his stent did not have a serial number or any identifiers, which is uncharacteristic for the United States for what the victim’s suspected age is.

Remarks: The victim wore black ribbed socks, brown velcro buckle ankle-high Stuart McGuire Chukka-style boot with a “D” width, and a Seiko wristwatch with a black nylon-style band.

Timeline of Events

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2010-12-24

Remains discovered

Skeletal remains of unidentified male found on levee at Eastshore State Park along Baxter Creek and 51st Street Trail

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Case Information

Incident:December 24, 2010
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 24, 2010
Last Updated:April 29, 2026