In April 2016, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were found by surveyors in a heavily-wooded area on the north side of a highway in Ocoee, a city near Orlando in Orange County, Florida. There were known transient camps in the vicinity, but not the specific location where the remains were found. Several law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including the Oconee Police Department.
Investigators searched the area and, along with the remains, they found pants and an extremely degraded possible quilted-type jacket. The pants appeared to be tan in color, with a brand label of “Haband FIT-FOREVER” on the waist. Near the remains, they found a yellow metal “Pulsar” wrist watch.
Investigators determined that the individual was likely a Black man, who stood about 5’4″ and was probably between 40 to 60 years old. It was determined that the remains had been there 2 to 3 years…