OH OH- Erie County, marshy area w of the Huron River, near state Route 2 bridge, UID human remains,

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May 16, 2025

Human remains found in Huron Township

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has reported that unidentified human remains were discovered in Huron Township, according to a news release. At 10 a.m. May 16, a recreational kayaker discove…

www.morningjournal.com

''At 10 a.m. May 16, a recreational kayaker discovered badly decomposed human remains in a marshy area on the west side of the Huron River, approximately 1,000 feet south of the state Route 2 bridge.

Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Erie County Coroner Dr. Brian Baxter responded to the area.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation dispatched crime scene agents to the scene to assist with forensic evidence collection.''

 

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May 17, 2025
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a “badly decomposed” body was found in the Huron River on Friday morning.The sheriff’s office says a kayaker found the body around 10 a.m. in a marshy area about 1000 feet south of the State Route 2 bridge.

 

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New details released on body found in Huron River

Victim's hands, feet were bound; foul play suspected

sanduskyregister.com

[...]
Baxter confirmed that investigators found the remains, believed to belong to an adult man, wrapped in a fitted sheet.

Additionally, he confirmed the man's hands were tied together in the front, and his ankles were also bound.
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Baxter said the man, who they believe is white, had some tattoos and no jewelry.

 

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Description and photos of tattoos inside updated article.

June 5, 2025

The letters “LV” on his torso.

“VIP” on his lower abdomen.

A design of a smoking revolver and playing cards on his right shoulder.

https://fox8.com/news/investigators-work-to-identify-body-found-in-local-river-wrapped-in-bed-sheet/

 

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By Brian Koster Published: Jun. 4, 2025

Erie County Sheriff needs assistance identifying a man who was found dead in Huron River

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying a man who was found dead in the Huron River in May.

www.cleveland19.com

'His body was wrapped in a fitted bed sheet and was bound with marine-style rope.'

''The Lucas County Coroner estimated the man to be about 5′6″ tall, weighing 160 pounds, with dark facial hair, and appears to be between 20 to mid-30s in age. Notable tattoos include “LV” on the torso, “V.I.P.” on the lower abdomen, “smoking revolver & playing cards” on right shoulder, “star with 8st.” on right forearm,''

https://fox8.com/news/investigators-work-to-identify-body-found-in-local-river-wrapped-in-bed-sheet/

Jun 4, 2025
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in identifying a "John Doe" who was found dead in the Huron River in May.