Skeletal remains found near Clifton Beach almost one year ago remain unidentified, Tasmania Police have revealed.
The remains were discovered within a grassed area by a farmer clearing bushland between Clifton Beach and Goats Beach on July 6, 2023.
Sergeant Lee Taylor said the remains are estimated to have been in the area for between five and 50 years.
“Police attended and recovered the remains which showed no signs of physical injuries,” he said.
“A lengthy forensic analysis has been completed which determined the remains belong to a Caucasian male.”
Several items were found with the remains, including black dress shoes with orthotics in the heel, a short sleeve top and unreadable ID papers.
An old campsite was also located nearby and may be connected to the case.
DNA testing has so far been unsuccessful in identifying the man, leading police to release a facial reconstruction image.
“With DNA taken from the remains not matching to any DNA comparisons, within the state or nationally, Australian Federal Police have provided a craniofacial reconstruction of the man’s potential appearance,” Taylor said.
“If anyone can assist police to identify this man, I ask them to come forward.”
Information can be provided to Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
