On Wednesday, Suffolk County detectives released photos of the clothing and a composite sketch of a teen after they spent the last year trying to identify him, unsuccessfully.
The case came to Police’s scrutiny when someone discovered human remains behind a Jay Road, Centereach home on March 15.
When police arrived, they noticed that the victim may have been killed around a year before he was discovered given the advanced state of decomposition.
A thorough investigation followed but the sole revelations were that the victim was a male between 15 and 21 years old, 5-foot-3/5 inches, and was a victim of violence.
Detectives also searched among missing people reports in New York but found no matching of the decedent leading them to suggest he was out of state.
In their efforts to identify the murder victim and bring closure to his loved ones, Suffolk County Police released photos of white men’s size four and a half sneakers, a rearing stallion belt buckle, and the sketch depicting what he may have looked like.
They are hoping the public’s help could provide more information in the case.
Anyone who recognized the decedent or some of his belongings can call (800) 852-6392 or the anonymous line at (800) 220-TIPS.
