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January 19, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Skeleton of unidentified man found in desert 20 miles east of Niland, with bullet hole in skull suggesting gunshot death at least three years prior. Coroner B. E. Lemons and authorities seek identification via dental records, but clues are scarce.
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Slight Hope of Solving Mystery
Mystery still surrounds the finding of the skeleton of a man in the desert wastes some 20 miles east of Niland Tuesday afternoon. While Coroner B. E. Lemons and county authorities have delved into the records of the past, checking up on missing persons no clue as to the possible identity of the man has been forthcoming.
The skeleton itself gives little to work on. Possibility of identification through the teeth is given as the only chance. In the upper jaw two silver fillings show and one a gold filling while a gold cap covers one of the lower teeth.
There is but little question relative to the cause of death, a bullet hole showing clearly in the right temple with a corresponding hole in the left side of the skull. On the left side a portion of the bone was broken away in addition to the part carried away by the bullet.
While authorities are still holding a faint hope for identification there is very little material from which to weave a solution. It is believed that the death occurred at least three years ago and possibly longer.
Mystery still surrounds the finding of the skeleton of a man in the desert wastes some 20 miles east of Niland Tuesday afternoon. While Coroner B. E. Lemons and county authorities have delved into the records of the past, checking up on missing persons no clue as to the possible identity of the man has been forthcoming.
The skeleton itself gives little to work on. Possibility of identification through the teeth is given as the only chance. In the upper jaw two silver fillings show and one a gold filling while a gold cap covers one of the lower teeth.
There is but little question relative to the cause of death, a bullet hole showing clearly in the right temple with a corresponding hole in the left side of the skull. On the left side a portion of the bone was broken away in addition to the part carried away by the bullet.
While authorities are still holding a faint hope for identification there is very little material from which to weave a solution. It is believed that the death occurred at least three years ago and possibly longer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Mystery
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Skeleton Discovery
Desert Mystery
Gunshot Death
Unidentified Man
Dental Identification
Niland
What entities or persons were involved?
B. E. Lemons
Where did it happen?
Desert Wastes Some 20 Miles East Of Niland
Story Details
Key Persons
B. E. Lemons
Location
Desert Wastes Some 20 Miles East Of Niland
Event Date
Finding: Tuesday Afternoon; Death: At Least Three Years Ago
Story Details
Skeleton of man found in desert with gunshot wound to head; unidentified despite checks on missing persons; dental features offer slim identification hope; death estimated at least three years prior.