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JOHN DOE # 86-19 / CASE # 86-903

On August 29, 1986, at approximately 2150 hours, a pedestrian was hit by a train on the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks just north of the Santa Clara County line in Menlo Park. The remains were found by a passerby and there were no witnesses to the event. The remains bore no identification. Found near the decedent was a pair of sunglasses.

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Description of Remains:

Sex: Male
Race: Hispanic
Age: Approximately 30 - 35 years
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Straight, Black
Facial Hair: Wide Sideburns, Pencil-Thin Mustache
Height: Approximately 5' 09"
Weight: 154 lbs.

Clothing:

  • Olive-drab, military-type short-sleeved shirt
  • Denim pants
  • White and green belt with yellow, rectangular buckle
  • "Brut" multicolored undergarments
  • "Trax" black/white shoes
  • Camouflage peaked cap

Jewelry: None

Distinguishing marks or tattoos: Pale 3/4" scar, right knee

If you have information regarding the identification of this person, please contact:

San Mateo County Coroner's Office
Telephone: (650) 312-5562

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