Northshore authorities are trying to identify a man who was discovered dead decades ago.
"St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person whose remains were discovered more than 40 years ago," according to a news release. "In October 1984, skeletal remains were located by hunters on the bank of the West Pearl River near the Louisiana-Mississippi state line."
The coroner's office say with better technology now, they have developed the above image of what the dead man may have looked like,.
"An anthropological examination confirmed the subject was male, probably of mixed race, and between the ages of 18 and 40 years at the time of his death. Experts estimate he might have died as long as 10 years before his remains were discovered."
Dr. Tate says that could place his date of birth anywhere from approximately 1940-1975.
"The LSU Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement SeASrvices (FACES) Laboratory developed a forensic sketch depicting how the man may have looked during his life. ... hairline, hairstyle, and complexion are estimates."
Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Coroner’s Office at 985-781-1150.
“Every decedent deserves an identity,” Tape said. “Cases may grow ‘cold’ but they are never ‘closed’ until we know the name of the person. His life mattered, and it didn’t stop mattering when he died. I hope someone may recognize the computer-aided likeness and contact us.”