Clinton John Doe 1972

Date Found: June 26, 1972

Location Found: Clinton, Oklahoma

Physical characteristics: between the ages of 16 and 20 years old, approximately 5’8″ tall and approximately 140 pounds with less than shoulder length, long dark brown hair, unshaven face and hazel eyes. His cause of death was a pedestrian involved in a vehicular collision.

Investigating Agency: Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

(405) 239-7141

On June 26, 1972, the body of an unidentified white male, known as Clinton John Doe, was found near an overpass in Clinton, Oklahoma.

Clinton John Doe is believed to be between 16 and 20 years old at the time of his death. He was around 5’8″ tall, 140 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair, hazel eyes, and an unshaven face.

He was found wearing a blue double knit shirt – Never Iron brand by Campus. Blue jeans/slacks with brown leather 30″ belt with “Captain’s” buckle. He had an arm band on the left arm which appears to have been made of blue denim material. John Doe had on brown leather boots, with 1″ strap with brass rings on each side. He was also listed as wearing a white gold-colored “promise” ring, TC968 engraved inside. In his pocket, authorities located one pack of Marlboro cigarettes, and a St.Louis County, Missouri stamp #42289.

Authorities suspect he was a pedestrian or hitchhiker, likely hit by a vehicle. Contents of his pocket indicated he may have been traveling from St. Louis. He is listed as #UP2991 in NamUs.

If you have any information regarding the identity of Clinton John Doe, please contact the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at (405) 239-7141. You can also submit a tip anonymously to your local law enforcement agency.