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John Aptos Doe 1974

NCIC# U763682603 , NamUs# 3057

Date Found: July 13, 1974

Location Found: Aptos, CA

Estimated Age: 16-25 Years Old

Male

On July 14, 1974, the body of an unidentified male was located in a wooded area off of Valencia Road in Aptos, California. The decedent is believed to be Caucasian (possibly Hispanic). His hair was shoulder length and dark brown with a reddish tint. He was found wearing a blue/purple crushable hat (similar to a fisherman’s hat), a long sleeved shirt (red and blue plaid with a Mickey Mouse figure on the front), brown corduroy pants, a brown leather belt with a sliver buckle (size 32), brown socks, and brown work boots. The reconstruction featured is an artist’s rendering of what the decedent may have looked like. Anyone with information should contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner, reference case number 74-04612.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner (CA) (831) 454-7790

NCMEC: 1184225