Just days before Christmas, the quiet town of Barry was stirred by the discovery of a man’s body in Barry Docks. Michael Whitby, 47, was found floating in the water, and now questions swirl around his mysterious and “unnatural” death.
A passer-by spotted Whitby on December 22, 2025, prompting a swift response from authorities. Identified by South Wales Police, the cause of his death remains a puzzle, with further investigation necessary.
Coroner’s officer Joanne Webb confirmed, “He was found deceased, floating in the water at Barry Dock.” However, the pathologist could only report the cause of death as “pending further investigation.”
Coroner Patricia Morgan is calling for more evidence to unravel how Whitby ended up submerged in the water, suspecting the circumstances of his death are unnatural.
Whitby was no stranger to the criminal justice system. His history included witness intimidation in a 2004 armed robbery, along with more recent charges for shoplifting and drug possession.
As investigations continue, the mystery deepens, leaving the community seeking answers. South Wales Police are diligently working on the case, piecing together the events leading up to Whitby’s untimely passing. What will unfold next in this puzzling case? Stay tuned as the story develops.