INDIANAPOLIS — UPDATE: The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 24-year-old Bernard Caillouet, who had previously gone missing from Carmel. The coroner said foul play is not suspected, but the investigation into his cause of death is ongoing.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man who was found dead on the near south side Monday.
Right now, he is labeled a “John Doe.” The coroner’s office said that he was found in the 1900 block of Bluff Road.
He is described as a 5-foot, 10-inch Black man with short black hair, who weighs about 136 pounds. The man had no tattoos, scars or medical artifacts that were noted. His fingerprints also didn’t show any matches and facial identification wasn’t possible because of the condition of his body.
The coroner is hoping new photos of his clothing will catch someone’s attention. He was found with multiple shirts, jackets, pants and a pair of socks.
PHOTOS: Coroner's office hopes clothing helps ID deceased man
Those who live and work in the area are hopeful someone will come forward.
“When there is nobody, that’s sad. It’s very sad,” said Millie Sullivan Green, who owns Richard Green Company across the street. “I wish we knew who he was or who he belonged to, because there is someone out there that’s looking for him.”
Neighbors also said it’s not uncommon to see people up on the nearby train tracks.
“From our front porch we can see where they found the guy,” said Libby Browers. “You see people walking up and down the tracks all the time. It’s a sad situation.”
Anyone with information about the man or who recognizes the clothing is asked to contact the Marion County Coroner’s Office at 317-327-4744 or via email at coroner@indy.gov.