The person at the center of this case
Unidentified juvenile male, approximately 5-6 years old
Violent Crime · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
JOHN DOE - INGOLSTADT, GERMANY
Justice for Unidentified juvenile male, approximately 5-6 years old — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the Diephaus 'Natura Vigo Terra' branded stone? Could it help identify where the child came from or who disposed of the body?
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person
Lead #2Who is this young boy? Facial reconstruction has been completed—has anyone recognized him from photographs or missing persons reports?
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clue
Lead #3How did the child end up in the Danube River? Was this an accident, negligence, or a deliberate act?
On May 19, 2022, an unidentified young boy, approximately 5-6 years old, was discovered in the Danube River between Vohburg and Ingolstadt, Germany, wrapped in plastic with a branded stone attached. The child's identity remains unknown, and the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact German authorities, as identifying the victim and determining what happened remains critical to resolving this tragic case.
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#908
Kriminalpolizeiinspektion Ingolstadt (Ingolstadt Criminal Police)
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Why was the body found at this specific location on the Danube? Could the discovery point indicate where the child entered the water?
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Source Narrative
Ingolstadt, Germany May 19, 2022 On May 19, 2022, an unidentified juvenile male was recovered in the Danube River in the area between the cities of Vohburg and Ingolstadt, Germany. A reconstruction of the face was completed that describes the presumed appearance of the child.
He was approximately 5 to 6 years old and approximately 3’7” (110 centimeters) tall, with short brown hair. The body was found wrapped in plastic with the stone brand Diephaus “Natura Vigo Terra,” attached.
Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Kriminalpolizeiinspektion Ingolstadt.
Timeline of Events
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2022-05-19
Body discovered in Danube River
An unidentified juvenile male was recovered from the Danube River wrapped in plastic with a Diephaus 'Natura Vigo Terra' branded stone attached.
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Case Information
Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:June 14, 2026