Identify confirmed of man whose body was discovered on Southampton Common

The identity of a man whose body was discovered on Southampton Common can now be confirmed.

Ernest Konrad Deputat’s body was found on the afternoon of Wednesday 8 October.

His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers, as our Major Crime Team continue to investigate his death.

The body of the 45-year-old from Southampton was located in a wooded area close to the wildlife reserve in the centre of the common, north of the Ornamental Lake and to the right of Green Path.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with Ernest’s family at this unimaginably difficult time. We will continue to support them.

“Our hard work will also continue as we remain focused on determining Ernest’s final movements, so that we can achieve answers and justice for his family."

If you have any information or footage you can share with us, from Southampton Common and surrounding area from Saturday 6 September, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250456238.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

You can also report here: Public Portal