Key Information:
Alias:
Peterborough John Doe
The Otonabee River Man
Location Found:
South of Lock 19 (Scotts Mills) of the Otonabee River,
Peterborough, Ontario
Date Found:
July 10, 1988
Date of Death:
Weeks to years prior
Age:
40-74 yo
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Hair Colour:
Brown, some facial hair
Eye Colour:
Unknown
Height:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
N/A
Additional Information:
Stained teeth, many missing
Arthritic changes in jaw
Likely a smoker
Dental / DNA:
Available
Circumstances of Finding:
Recreational divers found John Doe's severed head in the Otonabee River. Later searches could not find any other remains.
Circumstances of Death:
John Doe died by homicide, although the exact circumstances are unknown. After death he was dismembered, and only his head was found.
It is suspected that John Doe was not from the local area as no one came forward to identify him and no missing persons cases were linked to his death.
Map and Location:
If you have any information about Peterborough John Doe please contact:
Ontario Provincial Police MPUB: 1(877) 934-6363
Crime Stoppers: 1(800) 222-8477