Mystery sparked when body found in Central Park — and tattoos may be key to solving mystery

Larry Celona, Amanda Woods
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A man was found dead inside Central Park Wednesday evening — and cops may need to rely on his tattoos for clues about his identity, cops and sources said.

The unidentified man, believed to be in his 40s, was discovered unconscious minutes before 6 p.m. at East Drive and East 109th Street within the iconic greenspace, authorities and law enforcement sources said.

Responding EMS workers rushed him to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The man was found dead at East Drive and East 109th Street within the park, cops said. Google Maps
The man was found dead at East Drive and East 109th Street within the park, cops said. Google Maps
The man’s tattoos will likely provide clues about his identity, sources said. Google Maps
The man’s tattoos will likely provide clues about his identity, sources said. Google Maps

There were no visible signs of trauma on his body, according to police.

He didn’t have an ID on him and will most likely be identified through his tattoos, according to the sources.

The circumstances leading up to his death are under investigation, and the city medical examiner’s office will make an official determination, cops said.