John Doe

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Orange County Sheriffs Department (CA)

Recovery Location:

Santa Ana, California

Summary:

An unidentified man's remains were found in the Santa Ana flood-control channel beneath State Route 22 at Bristol Street on March 3, 1991. The coroner estimated that he had died several months before discovery and recorded an undetermined manner of death. His identity remains unknown.

Vital Statistics

Circumstances of Recovery:

An unidentified man's remains were found in the Santa Ana flood-control channel beneath State Route 22 at Bristol Street on March 3, 1991. The coroner estimated that he had died several months before discovery and recorded an undetermined manner of death. He was estimated to be 40 to 60 years old. The agency describes him as White. He was found in a sleeping bag with blankets and a foam pad. Clothing included jeans, a black shirt, and a red jacket. His hair was dark brown or black, and he had a thin build. Dental restorations, missing teeth, and cavities were recorded. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division, maintains this identification case under file 91-01323-BE. Anyone with identifying information can contact the Coroner Division at 714-647-7400 and quote that file number.

Additional Details:

No facial photograph or reconstruction was available from the reviewed sources; the available identification records are included in the gallery.

Case Last Updated:

Nov 06, 2026