County police have released more details about a body found behind a bus stop in Bethesda on Monday and are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man.
Police Tuesday night released photographs of tattoos and clothing in hope that someone may recognize them.
The victim in what is now being investigated as a homicide is a Hispanic male, between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a red T-shirt with a Grim Reaper on the front, black-and-white Domba shoes and a colorful rosary.
The man had several tattoos, including “DELACRUZ” on his left thumb, a cross under his right eye and small designs down his left arm.
The body was found at around 5:30 p.m. Monday hidden by a tarp or trash bag in the 10000 block of Old Georgetown Road near Lone Oak Drive, police said.
Detectives do not believe the homicide occurred where the body was found, but did not say whether they’ve determined where the crime happened.
Police did not say how long they believe the body had been there or if they suspect the homicide was gang-related.
A preliminary autopsy on Tuesday ruled the death a homicide.
Charlie Wright can be reached at charlie.wright@moco360.media
