Brigantine, N.J. — The Brigantine Police Department is asking for your help as they shine a new light on an unidentified death from more than 44 years ago.

Authorities said on May 14th, 1982, the skeletal remains of an unidentified man were discovered in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine.

Investigators estimated that the man's death occurred sometime between 1981 and 1982.

Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine, NJ - Photo: Google Maps / Canva
Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine, NJ - Photo: Google Maps / Canva

Who Was the Man Found in Brigantine?

The man is believed to have been a white male between 35 and 45 years old, approximately 5' 6" tall, and weighing around 165 pounds.

A composite sketch was created depicting what the victim is believed to have looked like at the time his remains were discovered.

Unidentified man found dead off of Brigantine, NJ, in 1982 - Photo: New Jersey State Police / Canva
Unidentified man found dead off of Brigantine, NJ, in 1982 - Photo: New Jersey State Police / Canva

Can You Help Identify Him?

Anyone who may recognize this individual or may have information about his identity is asked to contact Lt. Glasser with the Brigantine Police Department at (609) 266-7414 or the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (609) 882-2000. Anonymous tips can also be left.

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