Clocaenog Forest Man was a male whose skeletal remains were found in dense undergrowth in Clocaenog Forest near Corwen in Denbighshire, Wales in 2015 by two brothers attending the Wales Rally GB.
The autopsy revealed the man had died from blunt force trauma to the head. Police believe the man was killed elsewhere, likely between 2004 and 2010, and dumped where he was found. In addition, the autopsy found the man had suffered from both arthritis and an inflammatory joint condition, which would have caused him pain and reduced his ability to move. He also suffered an injury to his spine, a broken nose, and possibly an injury to his left wrist prior to his death.
Two articles of clothing were found nearby to the remains, though they could not be definitively linked to the man.
Characteristics[]
- A stocky build.
- A number of dental crowns on his front teeth, likely received in the UK between 1980 and 2000.
- A unique remedial filling to a temporary plastic crown on a tooth.
- Several missing molars, causing his cheeks to appear sunken.
Clothing[]
- Dark green v-neck 'Pringle' jumper (Size XL) produced between 2000 and 2004. Near the body.
- Maroon 'Marks & Spencer' briefs (Size 36"-39" waist) produced in 1999. Near the body and significantly decomposed.
Previous rendering.
Sources[]
- Clocaenog Forest Man on Wikipedia
- Clocaenog Forest Man at the UK Missing Persons Unit
- BBC
- Daily Post