Left : Composite of Victim. Right : CCTV footage. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Left : Composite of Victim. Right : CCTV footage. To view a postmortem photo of the victim, click here.
Date of Discovery: June 16, 2009
Location of Discovery: Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Estimated Date of Death: Unknown
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Drowning
Estimated Age: 55-60 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'10"-5'11"
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Grey, short
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Teeth showed signs of frequent dental work, with fillings, root canals, riding, crowns, and a gold tooth. Physical health was poor. Had advanced prostate cancer and bone tumors. Only one kidney, and showed signs of previous heart attacks
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: He was wearing a navy blue T-Shirt, purple striped speedo swim trunks. A black leather Finn Comfort shoes, size 44, manufactured in 2002 in Germany; dark socks; a black leather C&A jacket; navy C&A chino trousers; a black sleeveless Tommy Hilfiger jumper; a black leather belt, called Key West USA, made in Italy were found on the rocks near where he was discovered.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The man was first seen at an Ulster, Northern Ireland bus station on 12 June 2009, between 2:30 and 4:00 PM. He boarded a bus to Sligo, Ireland, and arrived at 18:30, checking into the Sligo City hotel, and paying per night in cash. He gave the address of "Ainstettersn 15, 4472, Vienna, Austria."
Over the next few days, CCTV footage captured him leaving the hotel multiple times carrying a purple plastic bag, only to return without it. It is presumed that he disposed of the bag's contents, then placed it in his pocket. The specific items he threw away were never able to be identified. His movements on camera were described as methodical. On 13 June, the man was seen purchasing 8 postage stamps and airmail stickers.
He checked out of the hotel on 15 June. He then walked to a shopping center, where he was seen eating a toasted ham sandwich with a cappuccino. CCTV footage captured him repeatedly reading a piece of paper before tearing it up and throwing away the pieces.
He then boarded a bus to Rosses Point beach, where he was seen by numerous passersby. On the morning of 16 June, his body was found by father and son Arthur and Brian Kinsella, who called the Gardai. The autopsy showed no signs of salt water drowning, yet no signs of foul play. Investigation showed that the address he gave at the hotel does not exist. There is no Interpol notice for the man, as he is not wanted for any crime, and nobody has formally declared him missing. His body is resting in Sligo Cemetery.
Agency Name: Sligo Garda Station
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: +353 71 9157000
Agency E-Mail: Contact form
Agency Case Number: N/A
Agency Name: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Contact Person: Sergeant Carmel Griffin
Agency Phone Number: +353 1 666 9476
Agency E-Mail: missing_persons@garda.ie
Agency Case Number: N/A
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Added: 1/21/22; Last Updated: 7/23/23
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