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It took more than four decades, but advances in DNA technology cleared the way for deputies to identify an unidentified murder victim found dead and partially buried in a makeshift grave. Now, investigators must figure out who fatally shot Vietnam War veteran and father of two William Irving Monroe III.
The Discovery
A deputy discovered him on Dec. 4, 1980, in Putnam County, Florida, says the DNA research lab Othram and the missing person database NamUS. Sheriff Homer “Gator” DeLoach said in a press conference on Friday that this victim — previously known as John Doe 36 — had been shot in the neck and had a large hematoma on his chest, which was either from blunt force trauma or a fall.
The Investigation
Investigators determined he was a white man and they believed he was a migrant worker, but they had no idea of his real name or who killed him. Doe 36 had been killed two to three weeks before his body was discovered, Othram said.
He was last seen alive on Nov. 15, 1980; a convenience store clerk described seeing him in the store.
Identification and Family Connection
The case went cold, but in February 2023, sheriff’s Captain Chris Stallings reached out to Othram to see if they could use current DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy to identify the murdered man. Researchers managed to make a DNA profile in spite of the deteriorated nature of the available biological evidence, authorities said.
From that, authorities tracked down his brother Richard Monroe, who provided DNA to confirm the slain man’s identity. It turned out that Doe 36 — William Irving Monroe — in fact had ties to the area.
Family Involvement
Richard Monroe, along with William Monroe’s surviving son Michael, who was 8 at the time of the man’s disappearance, joined the sheriff’s office for the press conference on Friday. Another son, Chris, tragically died in a car accident in 1994, DeLoach said.
Ongoing Investigation
The case is ongoing, with no suspects and no persons of interests, Othram said. But investigators are looking for people with knowledge of William Monroe’s interactions with the community. DeLoach said they believe that there are some people around who may have information, and investigators plan on scheduling interviews with them.
How You Can Help
Anyone with information on William Irving Monroe III, his time in Putnam or his murder is asked to contact CrimeStoppers of NE Florida at 1-888-277-8477 or download the P3 app. Tips are anonymous and eligible for a reward if leading to an arrest.
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