Police seek help to identify man found dead in Heathcote Valley

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 5:39pm

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Police are working with international authorities to identify a man found dead on Horotane Valley Road on 19 September. The man, believed to be in his 30s or 40s, has a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm. Authorities do not believe the death was suspicious.

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1. RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 5:23pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 25 Sep 2025, 5:39pm

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