Mysterious death: Who is the unknown man from Nuttlar?

Unknown deader discovers under the Nuttlar valley bridge in NRW. Investigations by the criminal police run, identity unclear. Evidence requested.
Unknown deader discovers under the Nuttlar valley bridge in NRW. Investigations by the criminal police run, identity unclear. Evidence requested. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Mysterious death: Who is the unknown man from Nuttlar?

In North Rhine-Westphalia, a mysterious death employs the investigators. On December 17, 2024, the body of an unknown man was discovered by the Nuttlar valley bridge after workers encountered the gruesome discovery during inspection work. The body had fallen 115 meters deep and initial investigations indicated that suicide could be excluded.

The Dortmund criminal police, together with the Arnsberg public prosecutor, conducts the investigation. It turned out that the man had already been dead before his body was disposed of on the bridge. This accuses the assumption that it may be a covered up work accident. Chief Prosecutor Thomas Poggel said that there was no evidence of a deliberate killing.

Details on the unknown dead

In order to clarify the identity of the man, the State Criminal Police Office reconstructed its face. The unknown death is estimated at an age between 30 and 40 years. It was about 1.80 meters tall and weighed around 74 kilograms. The essential characteristics of the man are his brown eyes and an unkempt full beard.

The clothing of the victim was further important information: he wore blue-gray safety lace boots of the Jori brand in size 47, gray-black workwear from the VetiPro brand in size XL, a gray sweatshirt and gray shoes. He was also dressed with a Jack Wolfskin brand and a black cap of the Kappa brand.

The authorities asked the population for help. Witnesses who have observed something suspicious at the Talbrücke near Bestwig or have information about the identity of the man are asked to contact the Dortmund police headquarters on 0231/132 7441

like Bild.de is evaluated as an obstacle to throw the body down. This indicates that the perpetrator may have stood on the loading area of ​​a van or on the guardrail.

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