(Porter County, IN) - A man whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan in Porter County several months ago has been identified.

Adan Carrera Sanches, 20, of Chicago was identified from the DNA of a family member, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Sanches was reported missing in January of 2025 to the Stone Park Police Department near the north side of Chicago. 

The badly decomposed body was recovered in May after found by a fisherman about two miles off shore from Beverly Shores.

According to DNR, a unique ring on the right index finger of the man helped provide clues into his identity.  No light was shed on cause of death.