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Man still unidentified 23 years after skeletal remains found on Belle Isle in Detroit

A blue, flowered, button-up shirt was found on the body

A view of Belle Isle in Detroit (WDIV)

DETROIT – Skeletal remains were discovered along the banks of Lake Tacoma on Belle Isle in Detroit 23 years ago.

Officials believe the remains were those of a Black man between the ages of 18 and 50. He still hasn’t been identified.

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The remains were discovered on October 19, 1999. One or both of his hands were not recovered and the face was not recognizable.

A blue, flowered, button-up shirt was found on the body. A photo of the shirt is available by clicking here, some people may find the image disturbing.

Anyone with information should contact Detroit police.

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