An inquest has been unable to identify a man whose body was discovered in woodland at The Delves, Walsall, on November 19 last year. The man, believed to be around 40 years old, had distinctive tribal tattoos on his left shoulder and left upper outer arm, but despite extensive enquiries, his identity remains unknown.
Inquest findings and cause of death
The inquest, held at the Black Country Coroners Court on August 18, determined that the death was drug-related. The medical cause of death was given as diltiazem and cyclizine toxicity, according to a record of inquest signed by area coroner Jo Lees.
The coroner's record stated: "The deceased, an unidentified white male believed to have been approximately 40 years of age, was found in woodland at The Delves, Walsall, and was confirmed deceased at the scene." It added that the man had "distinguishing features comprising tribal tattoos to the left shoulder and left upper outer arm" and that "despite extensive enquiries, his identity could not be established."
Ongoing efforts to identify the man
Post-mortem examination and toxicological analysis established that he died from the toxic effects of diltiazem and cyclizine. The man's DNA has been retained on file in case any potential family members come forward in the future.
Authorities continue to appeal for information that could help identify the man, whose death has left a mystery that remains unresolved.
