COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Dr. Nate Overmire recently announced that the man whose picture was released to the public earlier this month for assistance in identifying him has been named.
The man has been identified as Pedro Martinez Cruz, 73, of Columbus.
“Thank you to the media and the public who helped spread the word and those who called in tips,” Yost said. “We were able to identify this man and provide some closure to his family.”
“We believe each person is worthy of dignity and respect,” Overmire said. “Our patients can no longer advocate for themselves so we must on their behalf. We are very grateful to the community for helping us connect Mr. Cruz to his family. I am extremely proud of the compassionate, talented staff that worked on this case from my office, BCI and Attorney General Yost’s office. Together, we were able to solve a mystery.”
