This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.
Edman Eric Gleed (July 29, 1909 - November 29, 1993) was a man found floating in the ocean at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Florida. Some clothing found folded on the beach near where his body was discovered was believed to have belonged to him.
He was identified by Moxxy Forensics in June 2025.
Case[]
Gleed disappeared from his home in Fairfax County, Virginia, on the day after Thanksgiving 1993. His son and daughter-in-law returned from a walk to find him gone, and shortly thereafter they reported him missing to the police. At the time of his disappearance, he had been experiencing early stages of dementia.
Characteristics[]
- Short gray hair.
- 0.8 inch scar on chest.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Blue boxers.
- Blue corduroy slippers.
- Yellow-metal Pulsar watch.
- Found on the beach:
- Bill Bass jeans, size 34x30.
- White Hanes T-shirt, size M.
- White John Henry long-sleeved thermal shirt, size M.
- Blue Fruit of the Loom sweatshirt with "Nevada Las Vegas" on front, size L.
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- Edman Gleed at the Doe Network
- Moxxy Forensics
- WFLA
- Tampa Free Press
- The Daily Voice
- CBS News
- Fox 13 Tampa Bay (YouTube)