By Dark Sleuth
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(Source: NCMEC) |
On June 13, 1972, a teenager in Lorton, Virginia made a terrible discovery. The body of a little boy was found below the Old Colchester Road bridge in Giles Run creek, then known as Massey Creek.
The child was naked and none of his clothes were found nearby. He was the victim of a beating, having suffered severe-blunt force injuries to the head. Police believe he likely died 24 to 48 hours before his body was discovered. His estimated age was 3 to 6 years old.
I was not able to find much information on this case, which is both sad and surprising. It needs more attention. Local tv stations in Virginia should cover it.
According to The Doe Network, his DNA is on file and can be used for comparisons.
Physical Characteristics:
Estimated Age: 3-6
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Estimated Height: 4 ft
Estimated Weight: 50 lbs
Distinguishing trait: circumcised
If you have any information on this case please contact:
Fairfax County Police Cold Case Unit: 703-246-7511
Fairfax County Crime Solvers: 1-866-411-8477
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678
Sources of Information:
Case Profiles:
NamUS #10859:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10859/details
NCMEC #1104371:
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1104371/1/screen
The Doe Network #461UMVA:
https://doenetwork.org/cases/461umva.html
News Reports:
https://patch.com/virginia/lorton/unsolved-lorton-homicides-listed-new-webpage