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Man Dies at Bay Area Beach, Identity Still Unknown
A man who self-immolated at Pescadero State Beach in 2020 remains unidentified after six years.
In brief
A man who self-immolated at Pescadero State Beach in 2020 remains unidentified after six years. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to identify a man who died by self-immolation at Pescadero State Beach in 2020. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Man dies at Pescadero Beach
On July 24, 2020, firefighters found a man's body at Pescadero State Beach after a fire.
Identity remains unknown
The man's age is estimated between 30 and 65 years, and his remains are too damaged for identification.
Belongings found nearby
EU size 43 black boots, a green duffel bag with a white metal key on a red keychain, a Starlight Candle-brand candle, and a black head scarf with white dots and 'GS' were found.
Iranian Zoroastrian background
The man is believed to be of Iranian descent, possibly with ties to eastern Mediterranean regions or the Zoroastrian community in Tehran.
DNA testing efforts
Wolf Pack DNA tested the man's DNA and found he is of Iranian descent, but few people from his background are in public databases.
The key point
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to identify a man who died by self-immolation at Pescadero State Beach in 2020.
