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• Young Man’s Body Found On the Beach North of Manila

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From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

An autopsy was conducted on Thursday, December 29, 2016 for the decedent found on the Ma-le’l Dunes in Manila on the 26th. The cause of death was determined to be drowning. 

Coroners have been unable to make positive identification of the decedent due to the condition of the body.  The decedent is described as a Caucasian male in his early 20’s, with red/brown hair, about 5’7” tall, weighing 120-130 lbs, and wearing navy sneakers with socks.  He also had two tattoos, one on each arm near the shoulder.  Both tattoos are only partially visible due to the poor condition of the body.  The tattoo on the right arm appears to be either an outline of a woman’s face and breast or possibly a dog.  The tattoo on the left arm is colored red and blue, and looks like a face of a woman with flowing hair. 

The Coroner’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in making positive identification of the decedent.  If anyone has information in regards to this investigation, please contact the Coroner’s Office at 707-445-7242.

Victim’s shoes. Photo: HCSO.