Garnett John Doe was a young man found beaten to death in Kansas in 1973. NCMEC reconstructed him in 2015. He is occasionally referred to as 'Anderson County John Doe.'
Case[]
On April 18, 1973, a landowner found skeletal remains in a small stream in a wooded area 180 feet from 1550 Road, 3 miles southeast of Garnett in rural Anderson County.
The victim suffered injuries consistent with being beaten. Authorities aren't sure if he died where they found him or if someone moved him post-mortem.
Authorities believe he may have been a hitchhiker.
Characteristics[]
- Brown, wavy hair about 5-inches.
- Slender build.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Blue jeans with a stop sign patch symbol on the back left pocket.
- Waist-length brown corduroy jacket with a zipper closure, size S.
- Sturdy Wear brand green long-sleeve button-up shirt, size S.
- JC Penney brand blue socks.
- Black leather belt with a large buffalo nickel buckle.
- Black leather gloves.
- Navy blue stocking cap.
- Vomper brand brown hiking boots.
- One ring bearing the numbers "78".
- Two gold rings with crosses.
- Silver chain with a large silver cross approximately 2-inches .
Exclusions[]
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- Garnett John Doe at NCMEC
- Garnett John Doe at the Doe Network
- Garnett John Doe at NamUs