Man found dead in river 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

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