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Amsterdam John Doe was a man found near the Toronto Bridge on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Case[]
The man was discovered on the Amsteldijk, near the Toronto Bridge, in critical condition. Emergency services responded and attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. While the cause of death has not been publicly confirmed, authorities reported no signs of foul play.
Witness statements indicated that the man may have originated from Norway and was living in the De Pijp neighborhood. Some witnesses claimed he had stated that he arrived in the Netherlands by bicycle from Norway. Dutch authorities contacted Norwegian officials in an effort to confirm his identity, but no match was found in missing persons databases.
Following public outreach, several potential identities were submitted. However, investigators later ruled out the missing Irish national James Patrick Grealis and an unidentified American man with a history of homelessness.
Characteristics[]
- Dark blond and light reddish hair with gray curls.
- Balding at the back of the head.
- Full beard and mustache.
- Light blue eyes.
- Teeth in poor condition.
- Possible appendectomy scar.
- Scar on the left side of the abdomen at the navel.
- Scar on hip.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Multiple dark-coloured sweaters.
- Several vests.
- Black trousers.
- Black Adidas sneakers with white stripes.
Exclusions[]
- James Patrick Grealls
Sources[]
- Netherlands Police (Dutch)POSTMORTEM WARNING
- Cold Case Zaken (Dutch)POSTMORTEM WARNING