On May 22, 2017 a city worker in the 2100 block of St. Ann Street in New Orleans found a man’s body concealed inside a trash can. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Mark Pedrero. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office determined he died of multiple sharp and blunt force injuries, indicating a violent death.

At the time of the discovery no suspects were publicly identified and investigators did not disclose a motive. In the days and weeks after the finding no arrests were announced, leaving key questions about where, when and why the attack occurred unanswered.

If anyone in the St. Ann Street area that spring remembers unusual activity or has information about Mark Pedrero’s last known movements, please share what you know with investigators.