Case File 1477UMNY
Mickey Mouse sheet
Unidentified Male
- The victim was discovered on February 5, 2005 in Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York
- Estimated Date of Death: Weeks prior to discovery
- Cause of Death: The police ruled the death a homicide after discovering several broken bones in his torso.
Vital Statistics
- Estimated age: 1-5 years old
- Approximate Height and Weight: 3'0" (91 cm); 36 lbs
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair. Unknown race. Healing trauma to right humerus (reactive bone), unhealed fractures to ribs and vertebrae.
- Clothing: Wrapped in a Dundee-brand Disney crib sheet decorated with cartoon characters (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy) and letters of the alphabet.
- AKA: John Valentine
Case History
The remains of this male child were found on Rockaway Beach in New York, New York on February 5, 2005.
He likely washed ashore, discovered on a section of Rockaway Beach near Beach 112th Street, tangled in seaweed, debris and horseshoe crabs.
His body had been placed into a nautical-style canvas duffel bag, which at some point may have had a drawstring on top.
Police believe he may have been murdered and tossed into the ocean by someone on a ship or possibly overseas.
Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
New York City Police Department
718-318-4224
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.
NCMEC #:
NCMCu400082
Case Number:
Q05-00731
NCIC Number:
U450005705
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
NamUs UP #2688