Body With Grim Reaper Tattoo Found In Montgomery County Creek

Authorities are hoping to identify the man who they say died by homicide in a Montgomery County creek.

The unidentified man has several distinctive tattoos that authorities are hoping may help in his identification.
Photo Credit: *Montgomery County Police*

07/10/2023 9:09 p.m.

The gruesome discovery was made at Seneca Creek around 5:40 p.m. Sunday, July 9, when someone spotted a body in the creek near Black Rock Road and Seneca Creek Trail, Montgomery County police said.

The Chief Medical Examiner, who determined the manner of death to be a homicide.

The unidentified man has several distinctive tattoos that authorities are hoping may help in his identification, two of which are the Grim Reaper holding a handgun, and chain links with what appears to be a cross underneath.

Detectives are urging anyone who has knowledge of individuals with similar tattoos to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) in connection with this homicide. Callers can remain anonymous.

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