IDENTIFIED: TEMISTOCLE FERNANDEZ CASAS
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.
Information Prior to Identification:
Key Information:
Alias:
Conception Bay John Doe
Location Found:
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
Date Found:
May 17, 2001
Date of Death:
1994-1997
Age:
33-42 yo
Born 1955-1961,
some sources say 18-40 yo
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Hair Colour:
Dark and curly
Eye Colour:
Unknown
Height:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Clothing:
N/A
Additional Information:
N/A
Dental / DNA:
Available
Circumstances of Finding:
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.
Circumstances of Death:
The man died as a result of homicide although no details about the homicide have been released at this time.
Map and Location:
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