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Status
Unidentified person
Agency
FBI
Issued
2026
Checked
Unidentified person · FBI

John Doe

Listed by the agency as JOHN DOE - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

This record concerns an unidentified person found in Richmond, Virginia (9 March 1993) whose identity the FBI is trying to establish. The agency publishes these cases to find relatives or witnesses; no allegation is made against the person.

The person is described as 1.85 m tall, weighing about 63 kg, with brown eyes and black hair. Distinguishing marks noted by the agency: This individual had raised scars on his right arm and irregular scars on his lower legs.

Incident

Richmond, Virginia · 9 March 1993

Case details, as published by FBI

On March 9, 1993, the remains of an unidentified Black male were found in the woods near 31st and East Franklin Street, in Richmond, Virginia. The victim was found fully clothed. He was wearing a gold long-sleeved shirt with seven buttons at the top, a “Malcolm X” t-shirt, black pants with a black belt, and black sweatpants. He also had a bracelet with a charm (pictured above). He had raised scars on his right arm and irregular scars on the lower part of both of his legs. Anyone with information regarding the identification of the victim is asked to contact investigators.

Sex
Male
Height
185 cm
Weight
63 kg
Eyes
brown
Hair
black
Scars / marks
This individual had raised scars on his right arm and irregular scars on his lower legs.

About this notice

The FBI Wanted list covers federal fugitives, violent offenders, missing persons and cases where the bureau is seeking public information; not every entry is a fugitive. About the FBI Wanted list →

If you can help

Information about this case can be submitted to the FBI online or by phone on 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or to any FBI field office or US embassy. tips.fbi.gov ↗

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