A startling discovery was made on Monday afternoon at Sunken Meadow State Park when the remains of an unidentified male were found, according to New York State Police.
Authorities were swiftly on the scene, with units from the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Forensic Identification Unit (FIU), and New York State Park Police responding to the report shortly before 1 p.m.
The remains have been transported to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, where experts will conduct an autopsy to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death. As of now, details such as the identity of the deceased, the duration for which the remains were at the location, the discoverer of the remains, and whether foul play is involved, remain unclear.
New York State Police are actively seeking assistance from the public to shed light on this perplexing case. Anyone with information regarding the discovery is encouraged to reach out and contact the authorities at 631-756-3300.