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 found with the body? Could it help identify the source or location where the child was placed in the river?
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clue
Lead #2How long had the body been in the water? Determining time of death could narrow the window of when the child went missing.
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person
Lead #3Who is this child and where did he come from? International missing persons databases should be checked for unidentified missing children from the region.
On May 19, 2022, an unidentified young boy, approximately 5-6 years old, was recovered from 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 is critical to understanding what happened.
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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 disposed of in the Danube River at this specific location? Was it a dumping site or did the river carry the body downstream?
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evidence
Lead #5The plastic wrapping and stone attachment suggest deliberate concealment. Was this an accident or intentional harm?
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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 recovered from Danube River
Unidentified juvenile male recovered from Danube River between Vohburg and Ingolstadt, wrapped in plastic with Diephaus 'Natura Vigo Terra' stone brand attached
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Case Information
Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 19, 2022
Last Updated:September 11, 2026