ROSEDALE, MD—More than four years after a grim discovery in a wooded area of Baltimore County, investigators are still searching for the identity of a man whose remains were found abandoned just 100 yards from a local roadway.
The Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide & Missing Persons Unit issued a fresh appeal for information this week regarding the case, which began on February 6, 2022. The skeletal remains were discovered in a patch of woods near the intersection of Potomac Avenue and Poplar Avenue in Rosedale.
Profile of the Unidentified
An examination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has provided a broad profile of the individual, though his name remains a mystery:
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male
- Estimated Age: Between 19 and 59 years old
Key Evidence: Personal Items
Detectives are hoping that specific belongings found with the remains will trigger someone’s memory. If you recognize these items or know someone who owned them and went missing prior to early 2022, police want to hear from you:
- Footwear: Black Nike Air Force One low-top sneakers.
- Outerwear: A distinctive red and black winter coat.
- Accessories: A black watch featuring the letters “MC” on it.
How to Provide Information
The Baltimore County Police Department is offering multiple ways for the public to provide tips, including a text-to-tip option for those who wish to remain discreet…