Police Hope Sketch Helps ID Skeletal Remains

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County Police are hoping a new artist's sketch will help identify a set of skeletal remains found in July 2015.

The remains were in a wooded area between Satellite Boulevard and Buford Highway, near Suwanee Creek in Buford. Investigators believe they had been there for several years.

The man is believed to have been between 25-40 years old and have stood 5'3" and 5'7.

No clothing or personal effects were identified due to the amount of time the body was exposed at the location. The remains teeth show multiple composite fillings and one root canal involving a tooth in the lower jaw.

There were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play.

Gwinnett County's medical examiner has confirmed that the remains are not those of Justin Gaines, an 18 year old from Snellville who was last seen on November 2, 2007 at Wild Bill’s near Duluth.

The newly released sketch, by Georgia Bureau of Investigation forensic artist Kelly Lawson, is based in part on the artist's impressions. Exact skin tone, hair color, hair length and the like aren't known.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers websiteThey may also text a tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department