Man found dead in river in St. Louis 5 years ago is identified

Jeremy Blair Clemens was 42 when he was found in the River Des Peres.
Jeremy Blair Clemons, SLMPD
Photo credit Jeremy Blair Clemons, SLMPD

KANSAS CITY - After more than five years Saint Louis Police have been able to identify a man that was found deceased in the River Des Peres back in July of 2020.

Using 42-year old Jeremy Blair Clemens' DNA, Orthram Inc. developed a DNA profile of the victim that allowed police detectives to identify the man and notify his family.

SLMPD
Photo credit SLMPD

This death has not officially been ruled a homicide, it's being investigated as a suspicious death.

Anyone with information should call the Saint Louis Police Homicide division.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Jeremy Blair Clemons, SLMPD