The Gentleman of Heligoland

The Gentleman of Heligoland is the nickname of an unidentified decedent whose body was found in the waters off Heligoland in 1994.[1][2][3] His body showed signs of having been beaten and his death is a suspected case of murder.[1][2][3] Another name for the unidentified decedent is North Sea Man.

The Gentleman of Heligoland
Bornc. 1944–1949
StatusUnidentified for 30 years, 4 months and 9 days
Diedc. 1994 (aged 45–50)
Body discovered11 July 1994 Heligoland, Germany
Known forUnidentified decedent
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  1. ^ a b Oltermann, Philip (2022-04-28). "M&S tie and metal shoe lasts: new clues in cold case of 'the Gentleman'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  2. ^ a b McInnes, Kathie (2022-02-08). "Bid to identify 'murder victim' known as The Gentleman found dead at sea 28 years ago". Stoke-On-Trent Live. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  3. ^ a b "Goldsmiths College appeal for help in trying to solve mystery and identity of a murdered body washed up on German coast more than 27 years ago". londonnewsonline.co.uk. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-04-28.