On August 13, 1987, skeletonized remains of an unidentified individual was found in the wooded area near Austin Drive in Decatur, GA by several teens who were walking through the woods. The individual was found in a red and blue winter jacket, a brown ‘Dickies’ jumpsuit, and a hospital gown. Rubber boots were found nearby. It is suspected that the individual had been deceased for a few months. They believe the individual might have been around 40 years of age at the time of her death.

Sex: Female

Race: Black

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

Weight: Approximately 140lbs

Hair: Black, tightly curled

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On October 6^th, 1989, an unidentified individual was trying to cross the street on Oakview Drive at Second Avenue, when he was run over by an unidentified vehicle. The individual was subsequently transported to Grady Hospital, but unfortunately, he later died of his injuries.

Height: Approx. 5 feet 9 inches

Weight: Approx. 128lbs

Hair: Curly Black hair

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On January 13^th, 1990, this individual was hit by an unknown vehicle. He was taken to Shallowford Community Hospital where he remained in a coma for two months before passing away on March 11^th, 1990.

Despite the hospital receiving multiple tips from the public regarding his identity, all of them were dead ends. The decedent is a Black male who appears to be about 30 years of age.

Height: 5 feet 10 ½ inches

Weight: 120lbs (170 lbs at time of accident)

Hair: Short, curly black hair with a mustache and beard.

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On April 26, 1990, and unidentified individual was found in an abandoned residence on Thomas Road in Decatur, Georgia. It is believed this person might be related to a shooting on the premises a few months prior when the owner thought he saw an intruder. The individual was found wearing a white or tan short sleeve button-down shirt with four pennies in the left shirt pocket, thick, tan dress slacks, and white leather tennis shoes with the letters “BK” on the outside. They suspect he may have been about 25-35 years old.

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 5 feet 8 ½ inches to 5 feet 10 inches

Weight: Approximately 160lbs.

Hair: Short and curly black hair.

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On April 5, 1991, an unidentified deceased individual was found in a wooded area near the end of Idlewild Road in Decatur, Georgia. The decedent wasn’t wearing any clothing when she was found.  A blue tennis shoe was found in the area, as well as a lower-to-mid-length tan coat, and a long sleeve green knit sweater. Investigators suspect she may have been there for about two weeks. The individual appeared to be between the ages of 25 and 50.

Sex: Female

Race: Black

Height: 5 foot 7 inches to Five foot 8 inches

Weight: Approximately 140lbs

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On September 17,1993, the remains of a significantly decomposed/partially skeletonized Caucasian female were found in a wooded strip off of Northlake Parkway on the West side of Interstate 285.

The remains were found clothed in a black t-shirt with a multi-colored monogram on the front that reads "WAIKOLOA", blue jeans, white leather athletic shoes bearing "Cross Trainer" and "XJ900", size 8 and no undergarments of any kind. No jewelry was found on the body.

The decedent had extensive dental work including a fixed gold bridge, two full gold crowns and both upper front teeth were porcelain fused to metal crowns. The decedent has also undergone a full left hip replacement that repaired an intertrochanteric fracture of the left hip. This is an open homicide and further detailed information will be given to law enforcement only. 

Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches

Weight: Approximately 120 to 130 pounds

Hair: Long, Curly, Frosted/Light Brown

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On July 18, 1994, an unidentified deceased individual was found suspended in a ‘tree canopy,’ 12 feet above a creek bed near DeKalb Industrial Way. The tree canopy is described as a ‘very large, igloo-shaped, kudzu and vine canopy.’ The tree canopy had two floors, one of the rooms large enough to accommodate about 15-20 people. The individual was found wearing blue jeans with a size 32 waist and 31 inseams, along with a USPS key and a pocket knife. Due to a note found in the individual’s pocket, it is suspected he was a patient at the Bridgeport Transitional Living Center at some point in the past.

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: Unknown

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Unknown

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On June 25, 1995, the skeletal remains of an unidentified Black male were found in a wooded area inside Stone Mountain Park. No clothing was found on the remains. A stainless steel wire was present in the lower left jaw indicating a previous repair of a fractured jaw. There was a pronounced gap between the upper front teeth, as well as a nonexistent socket for tooth #9. The individual is suspected to be between 30 and 50 years of age at the time of his passing.

 Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: Approximately 5 foot 10 ½ inches

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Black, curly hair

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On June 22nd, 1996, this unknown individual was shot after entering a residence on Ansley Street in Decatur, GA. This decedent fled the scene but was soon found deceased down the street from the scene.

The decedent was found in a dark-colored pullover shirt with the logo “Conversion Experience,” and a pair of dark blue/black sweatpants. He was also wearing a pair of purple, black, and gold-colored Nike athletic shoes.

Height: 5 feet 10 inches

Weight: 150 lbs

Approx. Age: 30 to 40 years

Hair: Tight, curly, black hair, with a few gray hairs noted.

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On Wednesday, April 7th, 2004, this unidentified Black male was brought to Grady Memorial Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. This individual had been shot outside the Garden Dunwoody Apartments in Dunwoody, GA.

This individual was wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and a red, white, and blue 76'ers round-style cap. He had one piercing on his right earlobe, and two piercings on his left earlobe. 

Height: 6 feet 0 inches

Weight: 127 lbs.

Approx. Age: Mid-20's

Hair: Short, black, curly

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On Tuesday, January 10th, 2006, this unidentified Hispanic male was attempting to cross I-85 when he was struck by multiple vehicles. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased soon after. 

The individual was wearing a blue knit cap bearing the "Thrashers" logo on the front. He was also wearing a pair of "Starter," white athletic shoes that are trimmed in black.

Height: 5 feet 6 inches

Weight: 174 lbs. 

Approx. Age: 20 to 35 years 

Hair: Short black hair on the sides, with longer black hair on the top

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On October 20, 2007, an unidentified Hispanic Male was found in a wooded area behind a dumpster near the Park Ridge Office Complex on Chamblee-Tucker Road in Atlanta, Georgia. The individual was found wearing a tan thermal long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and black low-cut lace front shoes. The individual also had a 1 ½” linear scar on the medial aspect of his left ankle.

Sex: Male

Race: Possibly Hispanic Latino

Height: 5 foot 3 Inches – 5 foot 6 inches

Weight: 128lbs – 170lbs

Hair: Black, straight hair about 2” long, frontal and vertex balding noted

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On August 7, 2016, an unidentified Hispanic male was found at an abandoned lot on Reeves Street & Lu Jan Drive in Atlanta, Georgia. The individual was found wearing a black rolling stones t-shirt, black jeans, black shoes, and a camouflage belt. A white and blue NY-style baseball cap was also found near him.

Sex: Male

Race: Hispanic Latino

Height: 5 foot 5 inches

Weight: 141lbs

Hair: Black and Straight

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On July 24, 2017, an unidentified Black individual was shot after entering a residence on Beachwood Forest Drive in Lithonia. They were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where they were ultimately pronounced deceased.

The unidentified decedent is described as biologically male, Black, 20 to 30 years of age, with no tattoos or scars. They were reported to be wearing a wig and some female clothing, leading us to suspect that the individual may have identified as a different gender than their biological sex. At the hospital, staff reported that the individual said their name was either “Justin” or “Justine.”

Height: Approximately 5 feet 8 inches

Weight: Approximately 215 to 235 pounds

Hair: Dark brown/black hair wig

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On February 1, 2018, an unidentified Black male was found in the wooded area of Rehoboth Park in Decatur, Georgia. The decedent was found wearing a black jacket, a grey jacket, a long sleeve grey shirt, and a red t-shirt with the name “Jeju Sauna” on the front. He was also wearing black Adidas shoes and had a gold cross charm in one of his pockets.

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 5 foot 6 Inches

Weight: 118lbs-150lbs

Hair: Black and grey short, curly hair with some frontal balding

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On September 24, 2018, an unidentified White male was transported to the Atlanta Medical Center from a Pilot Travel Center on Bouldercrest Road in Atlanta, Georgia. Bystanders witnessed the individual go into cardiac arrest inside of the Wendy’s restaurant at the Pilot location. The individual has two small pale scars on his left knee-cap. It is suspected that the individual may have had diabetes.

Sex: Male

Race: White

Height: 5 foot 11 inches

Weight: 190lbs

Hair: Grey and brown hair, with vertex and frontal balding.

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On August 2, 2020, an unidentified individual was found in a creek behind 4540 Memorial Drive in Decatur, Georgia. The individual was found wearing “Bob Barker” brand underwear and a paper suit. It is believed that this individual might have recently gotten out of jail, although that is not certain.

Sex: Male

Race: Mixed descent

Height: 5 foot 10 inches

Weight: 106lbs-150lbs

Hair: Straight black hair

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On October 23, 2020, an unidentified Black male was found in the woodline behind a business located at 3217 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, Georgia. The individual was found wearing blue jeans, a white sock, and a silver stone stud earring in his left ear.

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 5 foot 10 inches

Weight: 113lbs -150lbs

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On May 6, 2021, unidentified skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Old Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur, Georgia. The anthropologist has determined that these remains most likely belong to a middle age to older adult male of an unknown race. Height and weight were also unable to be determined. It is unknown how long these remains may have been at this location for.

Sex: Male

Race: Unknown

Height: Unknown

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Unknown

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On November 12, 2021, unidentified skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, Georgia. The decedent was found with a pair of gray New Balance sneakers, dark colored pants, a tan and white stripped button up shirt, and a navy-blue windbreaker jacket. It is suspected that this individual may have had a history of depression or suicidal thoughts due to the nature of how his remains were found. He is believed to be between the ages of 30 to 50 years.

Sex: Male

Race: White

Height: 5 foot 7 inches – 5 foot 9 inches

Weight: Unknown

Hair: Brown

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On February 6, 2022, an unidentified Black male was found behind a store on Columbia Drive in Decatur, Georgia. It is suspected that this individual may have been homeless and lived behind this store. The individual was found wearing tan pants, a long-sleeved black jacket, a long-sleeved grey jacket, and a long-sleeved grey t-shirt.

Sex: Male

Race: Black

Height: 6 foot 3 inches

Weight: 204lbs

Hair: Black and grey short dreadlocks

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On May 3, 2022, an unidentified individual was found in a creek behind a business located on Idlewood Road in Tucker, Georgia. The individual was found wearing a pair of blue jeans and brown cowboy boots.

Sex: Male

Race: Unknown

Height: 5 foot 2 inches - 5 foot 5 inches

Weight: 112lbs – 150lbs

Hair: Unknown

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On May 4, 2022, an unidentified individual was found behind a Shell gas station on Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Tucker, Georgia. The individual was found behind a wooden fence in a wooded area. The individual appeared to have been living at this location in the wooded area. The individual was found wearing a red shirt and light blue pajama pants.

Sex: Female

Race: White

Height: 5 foot 9 inches

Weight: 145lbs

Hair: Blonde, light grey

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