The Nameless
West Babylon, New York John Doe (Feb 2023)

🕊️ UNIDENTIFIED MALE FOUND IN WOODED AREA OFF SUNRISE HIGHWAY – WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK 💔
On February 14, 2023, a day often associated with love and connection, the remains of an unidentified man were discovered in an embankment near a wooded area off Sunrise Highway in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York.
More than two years later, he remains unidentified. Somewhere, there may be a family member, friend, or loved one who is still wondering where he is. Someone may recognize his clothing or remember a person who suddenly disappeared.
Let’s help bring attention to his case.❤️
🧍♂️ WHO WAS HE?
- NamUs Case Number: UP143866
- Sex: Male
- Race/Ethnicity: Black / African American
- Estimated Age Group: Adult, under 40
- Estimated Height: 5’11″–6’5″
- Hair Color: Black
- Weight: Unable to estimate
- Date Found: February 14, 2023
- Location Found: West Babylon, NY 11704
- County: Suffolk County
- ME/C Case Number: 2023-01088
👕 CLOTHING & ITEMS FOUND NEAR HIM
Investigators documented the following items near his remains:
- 🧢 Gray Nike Dri-FIT hat
- 👕 Black Nike Dri-FIT long-sleeve running shirt, size Large
- 👟 Two black Nike fabric running shoes, men’s size 12
These details could be important. Someone may recognize the clothing, particularly the Nike shoes or shirt.
📍 CIRCUMSTANCES
His remains were discovered in an embankment in a wooded area off Sunrise Highway in West Babylon, New York.
Unfortunately, his remains were skeletal and not recognizable, making identification more difficult.
We may not know his name, but that doesn’t mean his story should be forgotten.
📞 HAVE INFORMATION? PLEASE CONTACT:
Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office 📱 631-853-5555
Suffolk County Police Department 📱 631-852-6110
NamUs Case: UP143866
🕯️ HE DESERVES HIS NAME BACK. HIS FAMILY DESERVES ANSWERS.
Let’s work together to make sure this man is not forgotten. One share, one conversation, or one small detail could make all the difference.
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