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'This is someone's son': Officials asking for help identifying Ohio man found dead

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'This is someone's son': Officials asking for help identifying Ohio man found dead
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz are asking for help in identifying a man who was found dead in April.Police located the man's body April 28 in the parking lot of 3800 West Broad St. in Columbus.“This man is someone’s son, friend and neighbor and we are counting on the public to help us identify him so he can be laid to rest with the respect and honor he deserves,” Yost said.Ortiz said the experts created a post-mortem photo in an attempt to provide a name to the man.“My hope is that by releasing this photo, we can provide closure to the family and friends of this man. As coroner, I take seriously our duty to serve the community of Franklin County and speak for those who cannot," Ortiz said.The man is believed to be 40 to 70 years old and is 5 feet, 10 inches tall with green eyes, brown and gray hair, and a beard. He has a lion tattoo on his left arm and was wearing hospital scrub pants, socks and shoes. Foul play is not suspected. Anyone with information is asked to call 614-525-5290.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz are asking for help in identifying a man who was found dead in April.

Police located the man's body April 28 in the parking lot of 3800 West Broad St. in Columbus.

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“This man is someone’s son, friend and neighbor and we are counting on the public to help us identify him so he can be laid to rest with the respect and honor he deserves,” Yost said.

Ortiz said the experts created a post-mortem photo in an attempt to provide a name to the man.

“My hope is that by releasing this photo, we can provide closure to the family and friends of this man. As coroner, I take seriously our duty to serve the community of Franklin County and speak for those who cannot," Ortiz said.

The man is believed to be 40 to 70 years old and is 5 feet, 10 inches tall with green eyes, brown and gray hair, and a beard. He has a lion tattoo on his left arm and was wearing hospital scrub pants, socks and shoes. Foul play is not suspected.

Anyone with information is asked to call 614-525-5290.

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