Virginia police seeking public’s help after unidentified body found at Williamsburg pond

Authorities in Virginia are asking for the general public’s assist in figuring out a physique that was discovered earlier this yr.

The James Metropolis County Police Division (JCCPD) stated the physique of a person was present in a Williamsburg retention pond final month, however they haven’t but been capable of establish the physique, which was described as a Black male possible between the ages of 16 to 26.

It was discovered at roughly 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 25.

“The JCCPD is looking for the general public’s support in figuring out the decedent found in a retention pond on Jan. 25. The investigation signifies that the decedent was within the retention pond for 2 weeks or longer. The investigation remains to be ongoing, and anybody with data is requested to return ahead,” the JCCPD stated.

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Police additionally stated the physique is roughly 5’9″ and weighs between 160-185lbs. The person had black hair and brown eyes.

“No different abnormalities or figuring out components may very well be decided,” James County police stated.

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Officers offered an outline of the clothes the person was carrying, which included a medium-sized black shirt with a “Berret’s Taphouse Grill” brand, a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, and a silver-chained necklace.

A silver necklace was discovered on the unidentified physique. 

A pedestrian discovered the physique close to the 5000 block of Olive Drive, on the morning of January 25, and referred to as the police.

James Metropolis County Police and Fireplace responded and recovered the physique, which is being held on the Medical Examiners’ Workplace in Norfolk.

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The person’s explanation for demise was not launched. Officers have stated it is a “suspicious demise investigation.”

JCCPD officers are asking for the general public’s assist in figuring out a physique that was discovered earlier this yr.
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Anybody with details about the crime is requested to contact Investigator Logan English at 757-592-6518 or logan.english@jamescitycountyva.gov. Ideas may also be submitted to the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or on-line at p3tips.com.

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Authorities are providing a reward of as much as $1,000 if the knowledge ends in the profitable identification of the deceased.