Body Found in Delaware river; Police Seek Identification
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The Pennsylvania State Police are requesting public assistance to identify a man whose body was discovered in the Delaware River in Northampton County on Sunday. The authorities hope that releasing details about the man’s appearance and distinctive tattoos will lead to his identification.
According to reports, the body was recovered at approximately 12:30 p.m. from the river near Slateford Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township. State troopers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Description of the Deceased
The deceased is described as a male, possibly of Caucasian or Hispanic descent, with an approximate height of 5 feet, 10 inches. He was wearing a red extra-large Under Armour t-shirt, 34 x 30 Wrangler pants, a brown braided leather belt with a gold buckle, and size 12 Redwing work boots at the time of revelation.
Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police.
Distinctive Tattoos
Adding to the details, police noted that the man had three notable tattoos. These included a Fox Racing logo on his upper right arm, a Native American headdress (resembling the Washington Redskins NFL logo) on his upper left arm, and a religious cross accompanied by the words “Death Before Dishonor” on his inner forearm.
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Belfast Criminal Investigation Unit urges anyone with information that could help identify the man to contact them at (610) 759-6106. Any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial in this investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I have information about the unidentified man?
If you have any information regarding the identity of the man found in the Delaware River, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Belfast Criminal Investigation Unit at (610) 759-6106.
Where was the body discovered?
The body was found in the Delaware River near Slateford Road in Upper mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
What were the distinguishing features of the deceased?
The man had three distinctive tattoos: a Fox Racing logo on his upper right arm, a Native American headdress on his upper left arm, and a religious cross with the words “Death Before Dishonor” on his inner forearm.
