Male Unidentified Human Remains - Cork City

The Gardaí at Ballincollig Station Cork are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man you can see in the above photo, who initially came to the attention of Gardaí on August 25th,1986, when he was brought from a bus shelter in Ballincollig to Cork City, where he stayed in their care until he passed away on September 23 2021. In all that time, he provided little information to formally identify him or any family he may have had. 

Sergeant Aoife Corcoran who is leading the investigation explained that when she spoke with the staff at the hospital on the night the man passed away, they confirmed he spoke with a neutral accent that was not identifiable.

 Garda Investigation

Investigations to date have included taking DNA samples, with Interpol making enquiries being conducted in Chicago and Wales. Unfortunately, a match to date has not been identified and the investigation has currently exhausted all lines of enquiry 

Description:

• During his time in the care of the HSE he was given a name and estimated year of birth as 1930 -  This would have put this man at approximately (91) years of age when he passed away which would make him approximately (96) years present day.
• Height - Approximately 178cm (5 10”) weighing 70kgs.
• Eyes – blue
• Sallow skin with a number of large sun marks.
• Staff at St Stephens confirmed that he spoke with a neutral accent that was not identifiable

Garda Appeal:

• We’re asking anyone who believe they can help identify this gentleman from the photograph to come forward with any information they may have...or if anyone is aware of a family member that went missing to the 1980s that fits this man’s description, to please get in touchtonight.
• While the photos were taken shortly before the man passed, the public may recognize him as a much younger man from prior to 1986.