Freeway Shack John 2006, VA

Status: Submitted to Lab

On April 6, 2006, authorities in Fairfax County, Virginia located the skeletal remains of a man who had died about 6 months prior. He was 55-70 years old, stood between 5’5” and 5’11 inches tall, and wore jeans, a polo shirt, and a down jacket. A rosary was found with his remains.

Case Contact(s)

Virginia OCME

Lara Newell

lara.newell@vdh.virginia.gov

(804) 786-6041

Demographics

Biological Sex: Male

Estimated Age: 55-70

Race/Ethnicity:

Height: 5'5"-5'11"

Weight: Unknown

Circumstances

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Located on: April 6, 2006

PMI: 6 months

State: Virginia

County: Fairfax

Approximate GPS: 39°00'41.9"N 77°20'26.6"W

More Information

NamUS: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6638/

Updated: July 6, 2026 @ 2:52 pm

Original Post: June 22, 2026