New Sketches Released in 1982 Brigantine Cold Case

Brigantine Police are renewing efforts to identify a man whose skeletal remains were discovered in a local marsh 44 years ago, on May 14, 1982. The investigation has been reopened, with authorities recently releasing new composite sketches to aid in identification. These sketches depict the believed appearance of the individual, who is estimated to have been a White male, between 35-45 years old, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 165 lbs.

Investigators believe the man died sometime between 1981 and 1982. The Brigantine Police Department, in collaboration with the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, has re-examined the case multiple times over the years, most recently in 2022. Forensic imaging services were utilized to create the sketches, which have been widely circulated without generating specific identification tips thus far.

Lt. J. Glasser of the Brigantine Police Department stressed the importance of solving cold cases, stating that providing closure for families who have lost loved ones is a primary motivation. He noted that ongoing DNA analysis is being conducted. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brigantine Police Department or the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, with the option to provide information anonymously.