Left : reconstruction of victim. Right : jacket found on the body.
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Left : reconstruction of victim. Right : jacket found on the body.
Date of Discovery: April 18, 1991
Location of Discovery: Bracetown, Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland
Estimated Date of Death: Hours or 1-2 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 45-55 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5" (approximately)
Weight: 8st to 10st (122 to 140lbs), Medium build
Hair Color: Light brown, receding on forehead and grey on sides
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: May have had an issue with his right knee which may have caused him pain or discomfort and he may have had a limp. He may be either Irish or from the UK, might be from Liverpool or Scotland as well.
Dentals: Sign of dental work.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Not available
Clothing: Grey Herringbone Tweed Jacket; Label ‘Taldy Madrid’; White ‘Luigi Rossi’ Shirt; A red vest; Grey Trousers with ‘C&A Label (Size 46); Black Leather Zip Up Boots (Size 8)
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: 20 Pence in coins in Pocket with a St Christopher Medal
Gardaí at Trim station are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the body of a man found at a former council yard at Bracetown, Ratoath, Co. Meath on the 18 April 1991. The remains of the deceased man were found by council workers in the early morning as they began work for the day. The workers informed the authorities and upon investigation it was established that the man’s death wasn’t suspicious nor was there any foul play suspected. Unfortunately the man did not have any documentation that would allow for his identification. Sergeant Alan Dowley, (Retired), led the investigation to identify the deceased man and return him to family and loved ones. Unfortunately the man’s identity was not established and he was buried at a St. Mary’s cemetery at Navan, Co Meath. A review was conducted this year in close consultation with the Garda Missing Person Unit. The body was exhumed from the cemetery in Navan, County Meath, in August 2021 and it was established the deceased may have had an issue with his right knee which may have caused him pain or discomfort and caused him to walk with a limp. Unfortunately, a DNA sample could not be generated. Through enquiries so far, Gardaí believe this male may have been Irish or from the UK but are keeping an open mind on this. It is believed the male had been sleeping rough in Bracetown for up to a week before his body was discovered. Gardaí believe a family member or childhood connection may have brought him to the area. Gardaí also believe he may have attended a local GAA match on the evening prior to his death. This is not a criminal investigation and the sole purpose of this appeal is to identify this man and notify his family. A portrait artist was subsequently tasked with producing a sketch of the man’s face based on photographs taken at the time.
Agency Name: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Contact Person: Sergeant Carmel Griffin
Agency Phone Number: +353 1 666 9476
Agency E-Mail: missing_persons@garda.ie
Agency Case Number: N/A
Agency Name: Trim Garda Station
Agency Contact Person: Superintendent Martina Noonan
Agency Phone Number: +353 46 9481540
Agency E-Mail: Contact form
Agency Case Number: N/A
NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: N/A
Former Hot Case Number: N/A
Garda - Unidentified male body
Added: 9/22/2022; Last Updated: 9/22/2022
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