Images of Murder Victim's Personal Effects Released

In an effort to identify a homicide victim, detectives have released photos of the rosary, clothing, necklace and other items found with the remains of a man left in a shallow grave in a Gaithersburg park.

Hunters in Great Seneca Stream Valley Park found the remains and contacted police on Aug. 29. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide due to trauma to the upper torso of the victim, Montgomery County Police said.

On Tuesday, detectives asked for the public’s help to identify the victim. He is described as a white male, possibly Hispanic, who is believed to be in his late teens to twenties. It is believed that the victim’s body has been in the shallow grave less than six months.

Authorities have released photos of the victim’s clothing and personal effects hoping that someone will recognize the items or have information about the items.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the victim or his belongings (pictured with this story) to call 301-279-8000.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this homicide. Call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

»Photos of homicide victim’s rosary, necklaces, clothing and a business card printed in Spanish found with the remains, courtesy of Montgomery County Police