NY NY - Staten Island, UncMale 25-40, UP57351, 5-pointed star tatt, Red "Puma Liga" shoes, May'19

[ADKGemini]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Demographics
SexMale
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Possible First Name--
Possible Middle Name--
Possible Last Name--
Possible Nickname--
Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)25-40
Estimated Year of Death--
Estimated PMI--
Height5' 0"-5' 4"(60-64 inches) , Estimated
Weight110-130 lbs, Estimated
Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date FoundMay 3, 2019
NamUs Case CreatedMay 16, 2019
ME/C QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
General Location--Staten Island, New York
CountyRichmond County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of RecoveryUnknown male found on the shoreline of Staten Island.
Details of Recovery


Inventory of Remains--
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
Physical Description
Hair ColorBrown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorUnknown or Missing
Right Eye ColorUnknown or Missing
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Tattoo
Inside of right wrist: Black tattoo of a 5-pointed star within a circle

 

[PayrollNerd]

Putrification means the first few weeks post death. So who’s missing recently? Any boating accidents recently? Any suicides via a bridge?

I looked up what the tattoo could mean. Of course lots of theories out there but essentially it’s a pentagram.

The Pentagram is a symbol of a star encased in a circle. Always with 5 points (one pointing upward), each has its own meaning. The upward point of the star is representative of the spirit. The other four points all represent an element; earth, air, fire, and water. All these things contribute to life and are a part of each of us.
To wear a pentagram necklace or other form of jewelry, is to say you feel the connection with the elements and respect the earth.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Men's PUMA Liga Suede red sneakers are pretty unique, especially with the logo in reverse, found online for $35 or so.

Black jeans and black socks but no mention of a shirt. Possibly removed prior to entering the water as that would likely have DNA on it if he was assaulted. The water could have also forced the shirt to come off.

What part of the shoreline was he found at? Too vague of a location description.

 

[turanna25]

Here's some more info:
Man’s body found off Staten Island shore, police hope wrist tattoo will help identify him

The unknown man’s body was found along the Staten Island shore line behind 135 Edgewater Street on May 3, police revealed Monday.

The tattoo is of a five-pointed star with a circle around it. It appears on his right wrist.

 

[turanna25]

Google Maps

 

[PayrollNerd]

Google Maps

That looks very populated. I wonder if they’ve looked at all the nearby cameras already. Perhaps they haven’t seen anything so they are putting it back into the spotlight hoping for leads.

 

[Melt71]

I can't see any recent MSM on this case, nor any visible updates in Namus though the case was apparently amended in February this year.