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The Suffolk County DA’s office and Suffolk Police are renewing their efforts in identifying the body of the “Asian Doe” found in 2011 along with other bodies buried at Gilgo Beach.
To that end, authorities held a press conference today appealing to the public for help while releasing more information, including sketch composites of the buried victim appearing as a man and woman.
The body was that of a biological male of Asian descent who was dressed in woman’s clothing, investigators said.
The remains were found on April 14, 2011, along Ocean Parkway.
The victim was approximately 17 to 23 years old at the time of death, measuring between 5-foot-3 and 5-foot-9.
Woman’s clothing recovered from the body include a Chrysantheme-brand blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with crew neck, a Rafaella-brand shirt, Bill Blass pants and a Bill Blass bra, authorities said.
They also released these photos from the clothing tags:
The information and sketches are being circulated in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai, and Bahasa.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, or click here to offer tips via email or mobile app. Translation services are available.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the identification of the victim.
Note from investigators:
The images displayed above are facial reconstructions created by a Forensic Artist with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (“NCMEC”) and depict what the victim may have looked like prior to their disappearance and murder.
In the event the victim identified as a female, an additional depiction is provided
