The Nameless
Brooklyn, NY John Doe (Dec 2025)
🕯️💔 UNIDENTIFIED IN CONEY ISLAND: WHO WAS THIS MAN? HELP GIVE HIM BACK HIS NAME 💔🌊
Someone, somewhere, may be wondering what happened to a loved one. A father, a brother, an uncle, a friend. Someone who had a life, memories, and people who may still be searching for answers.
On December 9, 2025, the remains of an unidentified man were found near the boardwalk at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Months later, his identity remains unknown.
Who was he? Where was his family? And could someone recognize a detail that might finally help give him back his name? 🕊️
🔎 CASE DETAILS
- NamUs case number: UP156189
- Date found: December 9, 2025
- Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York 11224
- County: Kings County
- Biological sex: Male
- Reported race/ethnicity: White/Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino
- Estimated age: 50–90 years
- Estimated height: 5’6”–6’1”
- Condition of remains: Near-complete or complete skeleton
- Medical examiner case number: K25-36546
The remains were entered into the NamUs database on March 4, 2026.
👕 WHAT WAS HE WEARING?
Investigators documented several clothing items and accessories recovered with the remains. These details could be important to anyone trying to identify him.
Items included:
- A brown zip-up hoodie with the words “Earn It” on the left chest
- A brown hoodie marked “SC,” size XL
- Dark Nike pants, size XL
- Dark Urban Heritage pants, size L
- A T-shirt
- Black leggings
- Underwear
- Black socks, white socks with blue details, and one light-colored sock
- Brown Timberland boots with orange detailing and Ortholite insoles
- A sun or warm-weather hat, size 7
🔍 A POSSIBLE DISTINGUISHING FEATURE
The man had a healed fracture of the nasal bones. Investigators noted that it is unclear whether this injury would have been externally noticeable.
If someone you know had a previous nasal fracture, or if the clothing described here seems familiar, this information may be worth sharing with authorities.
💙 SOMEONE MAY RECOGNIZE HIM
The estimated age range is broad, and investigators have not established his identity. He may have been a longtime New Yorker, a visitor, or someone whose disappearance has never been connected to these remains.
Please look closely at the clothing details and share this post, particularly with people who have connections to Brooklyn, Coney Island, and the surrounding New York City area.
Even a small piece of information could help investigators identify him and notify the people who may be missing him.
📢 HAVE INFORMATION?
Please contact the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner:
📞 212-447-2030
🗂️ NamUs case: UP156189
🕊️ He was more than an unidentified person. He was someone who lived a life, wore familiar clothes, and had a story of his own.
Let’s help bring his identity to light and give those who may be searching for him the chance to find answers.
Someone may recognize him. 💙
Sources:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/156189/details?nav
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