His killers had made his grave too small and had to cut off his head where it was buried separately. Inside his body was lying on its side. He had been stabbed as a common and sharpened kitchen knife was found between his ribs. Three pieces of oak wood were placed around the body. His clothes had disintegrated and a leather belt was found. He had red hair. He had been dead for at least 2 years.
I'm not sure if this John Doe was ever Identified or if his killers had been. There was only one source for this murder.
SOURCES:
Austin Weekly Statesmen April 11, 1898
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