Conception Bay John Doe was identified as Temistocle Fernandez Casas in May 2024. Temistocle Fernandez Casas was from Cuba visiting Montréal on a tourist visa on April 1, 1992. It is unknown how his remains came to be in Newfoundland, but it is estimated he was murdered between 1994 - 1997 before his skull was found in 2001.
Police are still asking for anyone who knew Temistocle Fernandez Casas to come forward. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to report@rnc.gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-8000. To report anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit Crime Stoppers' Online Submission.
Conception Bay John Doe
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
May 17, 2001
1994-1997
33-42 yo
Born 1955-1961,
some sources say 18-40 yo
Male
Caucasian
Dark and curly
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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The skull of the deceased was found off of Minerals Road in a wooded area by hikers. No other evidence of John Doe were found.
Based on isotope analysis, John Doe had lived in Southern Ontario, Southern Quebec, and/or Northeastern United States but lived in Newfoundland for the last 13 months leading up to his death.
The man died as a result of homicide although no details about the homicide have been released at this time.
If you have any information about Conception Bay John Doe please contact:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Major Crimes Unit, Sharon Warren: 1(709) 729-8093
Crime Stoppers: 1(800) 222-8477