This page has been translated from sources not in English and may contain inaccuracies or errors. Ryszard Gorczyca was a man found murdered in March 1994.
He was identified in August 2020.
Case[]
On 3 March 1994, forest workers discovered Ryszard's body, which had been wrapped in a German army sleeping bag and blue garbage bags. Nearby, a green sleeveless vest was found, but it is unclear if it belonged to Ryszard. Additionally, two spades were recovered, which investigators believe were used to bury his body.
An autopsy revealed injuries consistent with a violent crime. The estimated time of death was determined to be between October 1993 and March 1994. It was also established that Ryszard was not killed at the location where his body was found and he had been dumped there.
Identification[]
In 2020, a match was made using fragments of fingerprints, which identified the individual found in Idar-Oberstein as Ryszard Gorczyca.
Ryszard lived in Gdansk, Poland, until 1989, when he moved to Idar-Oberstein, Germany, with his family. However, his marriage had ended, which led to his wife and children not noticing his disappearance.
Feeling out of place in Idar-Oberstein, Ryszard frequently returned to his home country of Poland. As a result, his family assumed he had simply gone back there.
Characteristics[]
- Dark blond hair.
- Sometimes wore a beard.
- Four tattoos:
- Cross with stylized rays on chest.
- Devil's face pierced with a dagger on left forearm.
- Sword entwined with a snake and the word "Love" below on inner left forearm.
- Woman's head stabbed with a knife on the left upper arm
Clothing and accessories[]
- Dark corduroy pants.
- Beige knee socks.
- Long-sleeved light-colored shirt.
- Black shoes.
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- Ryszard Gorczyca at the Doe Network POSTMORTEM WARNING
- Zet Radio (Polish)
- Fakt24 (Polish) POSTMORTEM WARNING