Investigators hope new image will help solve 11-year riddle of body found in woods

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Investigators hope new image will help solve 11-year riddle of body found in woods
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Experts gave a number of clues that could help identify the man - including that he may have walked with a limp, had a chipped front tooth, and had suffered injuries to his nose and jaw in the months leading up to his death.

Investigators hope a computer-generated image of a man found dead in woodland more than 10 years ago will finally help them solve the mystery of who he is.It is thought he could have been dead for up to six months before he was discovered.

But now, investigators at the Scottish Cold Case Unit at Glasgow Caledonian University have released a new facial reconstruction and 3D images of the man's clothing in a fresh bid to solve the 11-year puzzle. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death, who detectives have estimated as between 25 and 34 years old.

However, forensic analysis has revealed he suffered injuries before his death which may have affected his appearance, quality of life and gait. Dr Maureen Taylor, co-director of the cold case unit, said:"We know he had a chip to one of his front teeth and injuries to his nose and jaw that he sustained in the months leading to his death.

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