"Investigators later determined the victim was a boy believed to be about 3 to 5 years old, wrapped in a torn, special-edition "Fire Chief" Disney sheet featuring Mickey Mouse and other characters, according to the Queens District Attorney's Office. The child had been placed inside a yellow canvas duffel, and the case is listed in national records as NamUs ID 2688 ( NamUs)."
"NYPD Cold Case detectives report that the child had injuries they believe occurred before he was put into the water, and that DNA recovered from the remains is now being used to search for potential relatives, Detective Matthew Debonis told amNewYork Metro. Investigators have zeroed in on the rarity of the limited-edition Walt Disney 82 "fire chief" bedding, calling it a crucial clue that might jog someone's memory."
An unidentified male child, estimated 3–5 years old, was found Feb. 5, 2005, on the sand near Beach 110th Street in Far Rockaway, wrapped in a torn limited-edition "Fire Chief" Disney sheet and placed inside a yellow canvas duffel. The case is listed as NamUs ID 2688. Investigators believe the child had injuries sustained before entering the water. DNA from the remains is being used to search for relatives. Authorities emphasize the rarity of the bedding as a key clue and have released artistic reconstructions while urging anyone with even small information to contact law enforcement.
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