Sennan Beach John Doe
An unidentified man drowned in September 2020 after likely falling from cliffs during dangerous surf conditions. Despite forensic efforts, he remains unnamed Please contact police, your nearest embassy, or other appropriate officials if you have information that may help in resolving this case.
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Details
🧑Identity
Full Name: John Doe
Alternative Name: Sennen Beach John Doe
Case Status: Missing
Record ID#: 0158
*The names “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” are English names used when the person’s true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.
🪪 Description
Date of Birth*:
Birthplace:
Age at the Time: Estimated Between 50 – 59
Age Group: 50s
Biological Sex: Male
Hair: Grey or Silver
Eyes: Dark Colored
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Ethnicity: Asian
Nationality:
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*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.
💪Physical Build
Physical Build: Slim or Thin
Height:
Feet and Inches (ft’ in”)
6'2"
Centimeters (cm)
188 cm
Weight
Pounds (lbs)
Kilograms (kg)
👁️ Distinguishing Features
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Other Descriptors: Stubble on face (Unshaven)
👕 Possessions
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The Facts
❓Disappearance
Date of the Disappearance*:
Description: Unknown
Multiple Victims?: No
Rumored or Actual Sightings:
*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.
🪦Recovery
Date the Body was Recovered: September 24, 2020
Description: A man was found dead in the rough surf along a beach shoreline that had been closed to swimmers due to hazardous weather and large waves. During the inquest in Truro, Detective Constable Jon Dash stated that investigators found no signs of foul play in the man’s death. Authorities collected his DNA and fingerprints, but they did not match any records in national or international police, immigration, or missing persons databases. The man, who appeared unshaven, was discovered in the water. Assistant Cornwall Coroner Stephen Covell explained that the man likely fell from nearby cliffs, sustained a serious head injury, and entered the sea still alive but likely unconscious, ultimately drowning.
Time of Death: Same Day ( September 24, 2020)
Cause of Death: Traumatic brain injury / drowning
Recovered Remains (if partial):
Suspected Homicide?: No
Multiple Victims?: No
DNA Tested (No Match):
*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.
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🧑🤝🧑 Key Person(s)
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Location
Address: Sennen Cove Beach
City: Penance
Province or State: Cornwall
Country: Britain, United Kingdom
Postal Code: TR19 7AZ
Latitude, Longitude: 50.0818618,-5.692815
General Location: Town or City
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Additional Resources
Contact Police
🏢 Agency: UK Missing Persons Unit
💻 Website: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cases/case-20-007104
✉️ Email Address: ukmpu@nca.pnn.police.uk
📞 Phone Number (#): 800 234 6034
⚠️ Emergency Phone Number (#): 101
🔗 Alternative Contact(s):
– Missing People (UK): https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/sightings-and-giving-information
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