DETROIT – The decomposing body of a young man was discovered floating in the Detroit River 16 years ago and he still has not been identified.
The young man is believed to be between the ages of 16 to 25 years old. He was found floating in the Detroit River on Aug. 14, 2007, near 30 East Jefferson Street in Detroit.
It is believed he had been dead for several weeks to several months before his body was found. One or both of his hands were not recovered. The state of decomposition made his face almost completely skeletal, according to authorities.
A forensic anthropologist determined he was Black, or possibly multiracial. He is believed to be between 16 to 25 years old and was around 5′ to 5′2′' tall. His hair and eye color could not be determined.
His body was found with two pairs of sweatpants. One was yellow and the second was green. The yellow sweatpants were a Steve and Barry’s brand size M.
The green sweatpants were Joe Boxer brand size Z. He was also found wearing a white undershirt underneath a red, gray, and blue knit sweater that was Robert Bruce brand.
He was also found wearing socks with blue canvas Deck shoes, size 10.
| Details | Unidentified |
|---|---|
| Date Found | Aug. 14, 2007 |
| Location Found | Detroit |
| Estimated Age | 16 - 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | Black or multiracial |
| Estimated Height | 5′ to 5′2′' |
| Estimated Weight | 150 - 152 lbs |
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