In what State Police labeled as “Cold Case Tuesday” police are asking for assistance as they continue to investigate a murder from the Hudson Valley in 1970. The victim was found wearing a business suit and pajamas underneath.

On February 1, 1970, the body of a still unidentified white male was located down an embankment off of Platte Clove Road in Saugerties. The victim was located with multiple gunshot wounds to the back of the head.

Police believe the victim was killed at another location, then dumped off Platte Clove Road.

The victim was described as a white male, approximately 35-45 years old, 5-foot-3-inches tall, 155 pounds, with dark brown wavy hair. He was fully clothed wearing the a tan/brown reversible raincoat, green business suit, white dress shirt, black silk tie with the label “Playboy,” black leather shoes (size 8.5), gray socks, and black rubber overshoes.

Police say the victim was also wearing pajamas underneath his business suit. Additionally, the victim was found to be wearing an imitation ruby ring with a gold setting and an Omega gold wrist watch.

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Although the victim was shot in the back of the head, his face was fully intact and should be identifiable. However, to date, police have not been able to identify the victim.

The case remains an open homicide.

Recently, a forensic sketch artist created an artistic rendering of the victim based on the crime scene and autopsy photos.

Police released the sketch is being in hopes of finally identifying the victim of this homicide.

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Kingston at (845) 338-1702 or the Troop F Major Crimes Unit in Middletown at (845) 344-5300. Please refer to SJS# 3040770.

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