EP41 BONUS/ The Forgotten Men & Boys of Canada - Unidentified

 HANDS OFF MY PODCAST: TRUE CRIME

EP41 BONUS/ The Forgotten Men & Boys of Canada - Unidentified 

 

By Jasmine Castillo, Host of Hands Off My Podcast

Empower the Vulnerable and Make Them Heard. No Longer Voiceless. No Longer Forgotten.

Case reference: 2014022855 Canada's Missing | https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/missing-disparus/case-dossier.jsf?case=2014022855&id=4 

On February 21, 2013, a human skull was turned into Hinton RCMP by the Groeneveldt family. They located the skull in their garage under items that had been tucked away since the homeowner Leo Groeneveldt passed away many years earlier. The family believes Mr. Groeneveldt received the skull as a gag gift at a party he attended in Hinton in the late 1960s or early 1970s. The exact origin of the skull is unknown. Forensic examination of the skull shows it is that of an aboriginal male.

The skull is of an unidentified male, estimated to be between the ages of 20 and 55. No clothing or jewelry was found with the skull, but it was noted to have visible missing teeth. Dental records were available, and DNA and fingerprinting were also done. 

The Hinton RCMP are still searching for answers regarding the origin and circumstances of the skull.

If you have information on this case, please contact any of the following:

Hinton RCMP: 780-865-2455

Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips  Crime Stoppers provides anonymous tipping

Send an email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at:

 canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca  

297UMAB - Unidentified Male https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/297umab.html  

297UMAB was found on July 18, 1999 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was estimated to be between 25-40 years old, and was either White or Native American. He was approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall. His exact hair and eye color are unknown. It is possible that he had a deformity on the right side of his nose. The unidentified male was found in a burned-out garage at 108A Avenue and 97 Street in Edmonton. 

He was found wearing a blue knit sweater, blue jacket, dark button fly pants, and cotton briefs, but no socks or shoes were found. No jewelry was found with him. A blanket and pillow were found at the scene, indicating that he may have lived at the residence. 

The Chief Medical Examiner's Office is investigating this case. They have dental records and DNA available, but no fingerprints. X-rays are also available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chief Medical Examiner's Office at 780-427-4987 or toll-free within the province of Alberta at 310-0000.

3250UMBC - Unidentified Male https://doenetwork.org/cases/3250umbc.html 

The body of an unidentified male was found near the Skeena River bank in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada in 1971. The estimated age of the individual is between 13 and 16 years old and is believed to have died between 1-2 years prior to the discovery. The cause of death is unknown. The physical description of the male is unknown, as there is no information on race, sex, height, weight, hair color, or eye color. No dental or fingerprint information is available, and no clothing or jewelry was found with the body. 

The Office of the Chief Coroner, Terrace RCMP, the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains, and Crime Stoppers all have open cases related to this individual. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Office of the Chief Coroner at 1-877-660-5077, Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400, the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca , or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip through their website. 

3249UMBC - Unidentified Male  https://doenetwork.org/cases/3249umbc.html 

On June 14, 1972, the remains of a 65-75 year old Aboriginal man were discovered in the Caamano Sound on the south side of Rennison Island Beach near Prince Rupert. Along with the remains were found a tan sweatshirt with dark brown and orange stripes and a long-sleeved turquoise sweater. 

Despite an investigation by the Office of the Chief Coroner, Prince Rupert RCMP, and the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains, the man's identity remains unknown. The cause of death is also unknown. 

If you have any information that could help solve this case, please contact the Office of the Chief Coroner at 1-877-660-5077, Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700, or the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca . You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

1663UMBC - Unidentified Male https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1663umbc.html  

An unidentified male discovered in Richmond, British Columbia in June 1976. The estimated age of the man was between 40 and 50 years old, with a height of 5'9" and a weight of 187 lbs. He had grey hair and blue eyes, and was missing all of his molars. Two metal screws were present on his spine, indicating that he had undergone spinal fusion surgery. 

When he was discovered, he was wearing 36 inch blue jeans, size 9 black leather ankle boots, a black leather belt, green nylon socks, and grey wool work type socks. No jewelry was found with him. 

The man's remains were recovered from the south arm of the Fraser River off No. 4 and Garden City Roads. The cause of death is unknown. 

The Richmond RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating this case. The case number of the Richmond RCMP is 1976-11544 and the case number of the BC Coroners Service is CFU 76-004. The NCIC Case Number is also available. 

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Richmond RCMP at 1-604-278-1212 or the BC Coroners Service at bccs.siu@gov.bc.ca .

986UMBC - Unidentified Male https://doenetwork.org/cases/986umbc.html 

On August 15, 2001, an unidentified male was found floating in the Fraser River near New Westminster, BC. He was estimated to be between 30 and 50 years old, and of Aboriginal/Asian descent. His height was between 5'3" and 5'8" and he weighed 170 lbs. He had a medium build, protruding lower jaw, and a distinctive under bite. He was missing a number of teeth, which would have resulted in a unique smile. He was wearing a Colorado brand beige fleece jacket, beige t-shirt, Tip Top brand grey t-shirt, beige cotton t-shirt Fruit of the Loom brand, Radizion brand 34 inch black pants, brown leather belt with a silver buckle, grey underwear, beige/white socks, and Transit brand burgundy shoes with brown laces. He was also wearing a brown and silver stainless steel Swiss made watch with 4 diamond inserts, serial #8564524. The cause and date of death are unknown.

The case is being investigated by the New Westminster PD (604-525-5411) and the BC Coroners Service (1-877-660-5077) with the case numbers 2001-20094 and 01-0020094 respectively. The NCIC and NamUs case numbers are also available.

2673UMON - Unidentified Male https://doenetwork.org/cases/2673umon.html   

On the afternoon of Thursday, July 28th, 2005, a woman walking her dog near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside Drive in the City of Brantford made a heartbreaking discovery. Wrapped in a beige towel made by Cambridge Company and sold at Wal-Mart stores, she found a deceased newborn baby boy. 

The infant, later nicknamed “Baby Parker”, had been born alive. DNA analysis established that the infant had both a mother and father, though their identities remain unknown. On August 3rd, 2005, investigators received a letter from someone claiming to be the mother, who explained she was a teen who had hidden her pregnancy.  The letter from the mom: 

" To whom this may concern:

I am a young girl who had sexual relations with some of the teenage boys in the neighborhood a while back and I ended up pregnant, but I hid it from everyone and I know that one of these guys are the father of the newborn. Baby(?) that was found (?) near(?) the river. I know this because I didn't get my period after having sex with them.. my friend helped me with the birth of the baby. We were out partying in the landsdown(?) park when I started to have contractions. I didn't know what to do, my friend helped me through it: she told me my baby was dead so she placed him or her, I didn't know what it was, I didn't want the doctors to tell me or my friend to tell me. Anyways, she told me she was going to place it in the brushes and she'd come back later. We were walking back to the park to get a ride back home. Then the after birth came, it came out and she took it somewhere and said she was throwing it in the garbage in someone's backyard. I don't know what she did with it. Anyways, please don't tell any one of the families if they are the dad. I'm sure DNA is going to start but please do not test them and tell them. I don't want anyone to know. I am going to come into the station and confront you, or the end of next week. I just have to work up the courage. Please, again, do not tell the mom or whatever ( the grandma ) I should say, because then they will know. I'm begging you please. The dad of the baby had nothing to do with this, or their family. Please do not tell that family if the results comes up positive. I will be in by next sun(?). Not this one, the next one. Again, please don't tell the family if any results are positive. Please! I'm scared and lonely, please, I'm so scared that they will find out. I'm so sorry, I don't want them to know or get tested. If you cared, you wouldn't. I will ????? next week, just hold off."

The infant’s grave was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery. Despite an investigation by the Brantford Police Service, the cause of death remains unknown. 

3418UMON - Unidentified Male https://doenetwork.org/cases/3418umon.html  

This mysterious case dates back to June 21, 1985, when an unidentified male was found in the Niagara River near the Maid of the Mist docks in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He was believed to be between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. He was estimated to stand at between 5'7" and 5'10" tall and weighed between 170 and 190 lbs. He had curly shoulder length hair, a dark moustache, and an appendix. In addition, he had multiple amalgam fillings and his wisdom teeth were fully erupted. He was wearing an extra wide reddish-brown leather Olympian brand shoe, size 36 blue plaid pants from Grand National Trousers, blue and white size large Mentug brand briefs, and red plaid socks. He was also wearing a gold, 20 inch, 10K gold, fine weave chain necklace. The cause of death and the state of remains are unknown. 

This case is being investigated by the OPP Missing Persons and Unidentified Bodies Unit, with a case number of MPUB-20050073, and by the NCMPUR with a case number of 2005007399. The NCIC case number and the NamUs case number are both unknown. If you have any information about this case, please contact the OPP Missing Persons and Unidentified Bodies Unit at 1-877-934-6363 or by email at opp.isb.resolve@opp.ca , or the NCMPUR at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca . Please note that the information provided above is estimated and may not represent the actual living weight and height of the individual.