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Case File: 979UMUK

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Victim's Watch

Unidentified Male

  • Date of Discovery: October 29, 2005
  • Location of Discovery: Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Estimated Date of Death: Few Weeks
  • State of Remains: N/A
  • Cause of Death: Unknown

    Physical Description
    ** Listed information is approximate

  • Estimated Age: 25-40 yrs old
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Weight: Stocky build
  • Hair Color: Dark
  • Eye Color: Unknown

  • Distinguishing Marks/Features: Dark, short hair; wispy goatee beard

    Clothing & Personal Items
  • Clothing: Cream coloured trainers, size 43 (approx UK size 9); dark blue tartan socks; a T shirt - light in colour with faint blue stripes and a Tenerife Island logo (size XXL); black jogging trousers - Addidas with 3 white & 3 red stripes down each leg; dark Inextenso underpants (size 95/102)

  • Jewelry: Black, plastic LCD 'Action Actiblue' watch

  • Additional Personal Items: Unknown

    Case History

    The body of a man was found in the sea near Brighton on 29th October 2005. It is thought he may have died during the previous couple of weeks, possibly earlier. It is thought he may possibly have been from abroad (e.g. elsewhere in Europe) or may have visited, due to some clothing sizes.

    Investigating Agency(s)
    If you have any information about this case please contact;

  • Agency Name: National Crime Agency
  • Agency Contact Person: UK Missing Persons Bureau
  • Agency Phone Number: 0845 000 5481 or +44 (0) 1344 876 376 Fax: +44 (0) 1344 872 572
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  • UK Missing Persons Bureau Case Number: 06-026540-IDR
  • Brighton Case Number: 2005
  • Other Reference Number: 05-009882

    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Information Source(s)
  • BBC

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