The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unidentified Hispanic male who was found murdered in an orange grove off Old Stokes Road in Frostproof, Florida, on November 28, 1992. Investigators believe the victim may have been relatively new to the Frostproof area; however, he may have frequented the Rio Grande Lounge in Frostproof.

Investigators are still seeking to identify this unknown individual and known relatives.  

VICTIM DESCRIPTION:

• Hispanic male, believed to have been approximately 19–23 years old.
• Approximately 5 feet 2½ inches tall.
• Approximately 125 pounds.
• Black hair and brown eyes.
• Thin black mustache and facial hair.

DISTINCTIVE IDENTIFYING MARKS

• Tattoo consisting of the initials J.Y.P. on the left upper arm/shoulder.

Investigators are asking for assistance from:

• Anyone who recognizes the composite drawing.
• Individuals who had family members or friends disappear in or around late 1992.
• Families in Mexico who may have lost contact with a son, brother, cousin, or other male relative.
• Individuals who traveled from Mexico to Florida for agricultural work during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• Former residents and employees of the Frostproof area who may remember this individual.
• Anyone who remembers a person with the initials J.Y.P. tattooed on his left upper arm or shoulder.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, Detective Danny Peters at (863) 298-6938, or send an email to dpeters@polksheriff.org or coldcase@polksheriff.org.