Changes: Johnny Brandenburg Jr.

Revision as of 04:05, 25 April 2021

This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.

John "Johnny" Ingram Brandenburg, Jr. (February 14, 1964 - c. 1982), previously nicknamed "Brad" while unidentified, was a victim of serial killer Larry Eyler. Unlike Adam, Eyler did not recall much about him when he was alive. 31 men have been ruled out as being the decedent.

He was identified by the DNA Doe Project in April 2021.

Case

Johnny's remains were found by mushroom hunters along with the bodies of "Adam" and two other males who have been identified.

Because of his tattoos, the victim may have spent time in jail or prison.

Eyler is also suspected in the case of Jasper County John Doe.

Characteristics

Medium-length, reddish brown hair.
Tattoo of a cross with two dots or dashes on right forearm.
Tattoo of a rectangle or U shape on outer right arm.
He had severely fractured his nose in life.

Clothing and accessories

Brown slacks with small buttons on the front.
Jockey-type undershorts (size 30x30).
Brown fleece lined hiking type boots (leather) (ankle high),with brown shoe laces through metal eyelets.

Gallery

Sources

Johnny Brandenburg Jr. on Wikipedia
Johnny Brandenburg Jr. at the Doe Network

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