Friday 1 July 2011

University Experts Help Police Solve Death Riddle


Do you know this unknown suspected vagrant found dead on Mitcham Common, South-West London at the start of the year?

Detectives have released this 3D image compiled by a craniofacial identification expert at the centre of Anatomy & Human Identification at Dundee University.

The partially decomposed body of the man, who is believed to be at least 50 years old, was found by a member of the public on January 17.

Extensive enquiries and previous appeals have been unsuccessful to identify the man – prompting a fresh bid with the help of this image.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Dunne, said: “I would appeal to the public to take a good look at the image and contact the police if they think it resembles anyone who perhaps they haven't seen recently.”



Forensic tests indicate the man probably died in September/October 2010.

A post-mortem examination could not determine a cause of death.



The man is described as white, between 5'7 - 5'9 tall with short dark hair.

He had poor dental health and a number of his teeth were missing.



Detectives believe he may have been a homeless person in the south London area.



Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4906 or to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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