Reddersburg police launched a manhunt after a body with a removed tongue was found in an open field near Riverside on Friday, 17 May 2024.
Reddersburg police launch manhunt for suspects involved in gruesome mutilation
The Reddersburg police were alerted to a gruesome discovery by a passer-by at about 10:45 on Friday, 17 May 2024.
The body of an unknown male was found in an open field near Riverside, Reddersburg.
The deceased had multiple head injuries, and his tongue was removed.
The police have opened a case of murder and are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the victim or lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in this horrific crime.
Why was the victim’s tongue removed?
The removal of the victim’s tongue has added a particularly disturbing aspect to this case.
While the exact motive for this mutilation remains unknown, such acts are often symbolic and may be intended to send a message or signify a personal vendetta.
Police are investigating all possible angles, including the potential involvement of local gangs or other criminal elements that might use such methods to instil fear or assert dominance.
What we know about the victim
The unidentified male victim is estimated to be between 32 and 40 years old.
Distinctive tattoos may help in identifying him: the word “wewe” is inked on his left leg, and a symbol or letter “-S-” is on his left hand.
At the time of discovery, the victim was wearing blue checked boxer shorts and a black t-shirt featuring an image of an old VW microbes.
A brown spotty bucket hat with flat black hair was found next to his body.