Police searching for identity of man found dead in Heathcote Valley

Monday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 4:52pm

In this story NZME, Christchurch Police

Police are searching for clues to identify a man found deceased near Horotane Valley Road. The man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s and has a unique birthmark on his forearm. Officers continue to search the Heathcote Valley area.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 4:09pm

   Christchurch police still working to identify man with unusual birthmark found dead in Heathcote Valley (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 22 Sep 2025, 4:52pm

   Who is John Doe? Police continue to hunt for clues after body found in quiet valley (opens in new tab)