Germany Germany- Heligoland, MaleWht, 45-50, 6'5'', "The Gentleman'', Marks & Spencer tie, 11 July 1994

[dotr]

Mystery murder victim 'The Gentleman' had links to Bristol

He was wearing distinctive shoes

www.bristolpost.co.uk

rbbm.2022
By Tom Pettifor Louisa Streeting

''The man was slim, weighing around 11 to 12 stone. His hair colour and length and eye colour are unknown.''

''Fiona Gabbert, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Forensic Psychology Unit at Goldsmiths, said earlier this year: “We believe that the man is likely to have gone missing somewhere between the end of 1993 and the first six months of 1994 so we’re calling on the public to think back to that time.

“Our research shows that activating memories from a particular period can help individuals remember more information from that particular time so we’re asking you to read through a list of news and events that happened in 1993/1994.

“Take a while to think where you were and who you knew at this time. Do you think you might know the man we are seeking to identify”

Headline news at the time included the death of Pablo Escobar, the IRA Heathrow bombings, the death of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain, O.J. Simpson’s arrest and the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa.

Any information can be emailed to Wilhelmshaven police department or call +49 04421 942104. Alternatively, contact Locate International at www.locate.international.''

 

[Magnum P.E.]

I agree with you. Bruno Magli are not only very comfortable shoes as they also last forever. Mine (women's shoes) were bought in the late 90s/ early 2000s and they look brand new.
MOO JMO

OJ may have ruined their reputation, but they are great. Mine are 20 years old at least and yep, they look new.

 

[fred&edna]

I find it slightly interesting there was evidence of him having been weighted down yet his slip-on shoes remained on the body. Were the waves and currents not swift enough in these waters to cause the shoes to be lost fairly quickly? Or did bloating of the body help to keep the shoes on his feet? I could understand this better if the footwear had laces and were tied-on.

 

[branmuffin]

Based on this guy's dress choices: woolen striped tie, blue dress shirt, expensive, comfortable shoes and French-made trousers, what profession would you think he could be? I think professor. The only thing missing is a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.

 

[dotr]

Lengthy article, rbbm.

How a UK missing persons charity solves cold cases using expert volunteers

Locate International, founded by a retired detective, has one ultimate goal: to investigate every cold case in the UK

www.theguardian.com

Amelia Hill 2 Apr 2023

''This is where Locate International comes in. The charity is the brainwave of Dave Grimstead, a retired detective, and its ultimate goal is to investigate every cold case in the UK – finding loved ones if possible, or if not then providing a degree of peace to friends and families with the reassurance that every lead has been exhaustively scrutinised.
Locate International is still only a pilot scheme but nevertheless it investigated 128 missing person cases last year, including the Girl in the Afghan Coat. They identified 26 people – one in five''.


''Dave Grimstead says ‘our volunteers are able to find answers to cases that have remained unsolved, sometimes for decades’. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian
The success has taken Grimstead by surprise. “It amazes me that our volunteers are able to find answers to cases that have remained unsolved, sometimes for decades,” he said.
The charity has three strands: community investigation teams, university investigation teams and graduate investigation programmes.
The community investigation teams already have more than 325 volunteer detectives from around the world. From all walks of life, from carers to ex-GCHQ, they undertake a 32-hour training course, with another 118 hours of optional expertise in modules including the use of DNA in human identification, open-source intelligence and forensic human identification.''

............
''These teams focus on creating increasingly effective appeals and tools for Locate to use. Goldsmiths, University of London’s forensic psychology unit, for example, has devised a self-administered interview to help families jog deeply buried memories. The University of Winchester is researching geo-forensic searches for clandestine graves, and the University of South Wales is researching triggers that might indicate homicide in missing person reports.
Locate International has also got industry onboard: Solv Technology is testing digital marketing techniques for appeals, while Thing Link is developing a “touchscreen” approach to bring reconstruction images to life.''

 

[Susikatze]

Based on this guy's dress choices: woolen striped tie, blue dress shirt, expensive, comfortable shoes and French-made trousers, what profession would you think he could be? I think professor. The only thing missing is a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.

Well, anything from car salesman to bank clerk to real estate agent to mobster is possible. Loads of folks dress nicely

 

[worldwatcher]

From a Dutch crime stop broadcast
(14-03-2023)

“After excavation of the body in 2021, researchers managed to make a facial view of the man. Isotope research could also be carried out, which showed that the man spent part of his life in Australia and/or Northern Europe. As a result, in combination with its height and the location of the body close to the Wadden Sea, there is a suspicion that the man may be linked to the Netherlands.”

Also a mention for several podcast:

MORE ABOUT THIS COLD CASE:

• Serie podcasts over ‘The Gentleman of Heligoland’
• Aflevering van talkshow van Darryl Morris
• Webpagina en podcast van ‘Locate International’

 

[Susikatze]

Woo-hoo... the marvels of isotope analysis strike again.
. Australia or Northern Europe... i bet this dude was British and never left Britain...

And because he was tall, he MUST be Dutch, right?

Tired of European laws banning genetic genealogy. He will never be identified until it is allowed.

 

[worldwatcher]

Woo-hoo... the marvels of isotope analysis strike again.
. Australia or Northern Europe... i bet this dude was British and never left Britain...

And because he was tall, he MUST be Dutch, right?

Tired of European laws banning genetic genealogy. He will never be identified until it is allowed.

Maybe, I am not sure,in E5 The Mysterious Case of the Gentleman of Heligoland | a podcast by Ken Davies / Iain Mackay,Its about a mysterious disappearance in The Netherlands, it is a good podcast,they dive in deep.(about everything)

After listening to it,I am still trying to search about the disappearance The Netherlands. (E5)
-- The Blood-Spattered Cabin (never heard of his missing)

anyway,here is about the first episodes, Ruled out - Michael Sterling Dean,it solves a long mystery from Canada..kudos to the podcast ! (for solving this)
They truly covered,everything,imo.

 

[dotr]

A Tall Mystery - #ShareOrSolve - Locate International

Can you help solve this case? We are appealing to those who are from tall families, or have tall friends who may have lost contact with a loved one.

locate.international

''A Tall Mystery​

You can help solve a murder investigation by simply thinking about any 6’4″-6’6″ (193-198cm) white male you may have lost contact with. This man was found weighted down in the North Sea in July 1994, having suffered a catastrophic blow to the side of the head and rib cage. This is an ongoing investigation led by the specialist homicide team in Wilhemshaven, Germany.
‘North Sea Man’ had a name in life, and we’d like your help in returning it to him in death.
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Did you used to know someone who was 6’4″ – 6’6″?
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Are you from a tall family?''

''How you can help​

White men who are 6’4″ – 6’6″ (193 – 197cm) tall, make up a very small proportion of the world’s population. Take time to think back to school, college, university, sports teams, parties, or family weddings and get togethers.
Do you remember anyone of this description that you have lost touch with?
Being tall often runs in families. Is there anyone in your family tree who is about 6’4″ – 6’6″ (193 – 197cm) tall, who you or your family have lost contact with?
If you have any information you think may be relevant, please complete the form below.
Don’t worry if the information you have is limited, as it may still link with information coming from others.''