| John Valentine | |
|---|---|
| |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | Unknown (Possibly Hispanic) |
| Location | Queens, New York |
| Found | February 5, 2005 |
| Unidentified for | 15 years |
| Postmortem interval | Weeks - Months |
| Body condition | Decomposed |
| Age approximation | 1-5 |
| Height approximation | 3'0" |
| Weight approximation | 36 pounds |
| Cause of death | Homicide |
"John Valentine" is the nickname given to a child who was found murdered in 2005.
Case
The body of a boy, placed in a duffel bag and wrapped in a sheet, was found on Rockaway Beach in Queens, NY. His cause of death has not been specifically stated, but it is being investigated as a homicide after discovering multiple unhealed fractures to his ribs and vertebrae.
Investigators suspect that he may have been disposed of on a boat, or the murder may have happened overseas.
Characteristics
- He was most likely between three and five years old.
- He had black hair.
- He had previously fractured his right humerus, which was in the process of healing when he died.
Sources
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