Summary
In December 2020, an unidentified male was found hanging from an exterior staircase attached to a medical clinic in Metairie, Louisiana, off Veterans Blvd. The cause of death was determined to be self-inflicted, and no suicide note or identifying documents were found on the decedent.
The unidentified individual was a white male, estimated to be between 50 and 80 years old, standing between 5’8” and 6’0”, and weighing between 120 and 150 pounds. He had gray, wavy hair pulled back into a low ponytail, a gray mustache, and minimal body hair. His eyes were brown, and he had a recognizable face at the time of discovery.
Despite investigative efforts, the man has remained unidentified for four years. The case has been entered into NamUs as UP80348, but his identity remains a mystery.
In 2025, the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office partnered with Othram to apply advanced forensic DNA testing. Othram will conduct DNA extraction and Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing®, building a profile that can be used for forensic genetic genealogy analysis.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office at 504-365-9100 and referencing agency case number 763-20 or NamUs ID UP80348.
A DNASolves crowdfund has been established to help cover the costs of this critical work. Anyone can contribute here. Your support can help bring closure to this case.
Michael Vogen
Director of Case Management
Michael works with law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and Canada on “unsolvable“ cases that can benefit from advanced DNA testing methods. He helps these agencies use cutting edge DNA sequencing and new forensic techniques to develop investigative leads for their cases.