In a shocking incident on Tuesday, a decomposing body was discovered in a suitcase near an apartment complex in Long Island. The suitcase was found in a wooded area off Nassau Road in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk County police. The police were alerted to the scene following reports of “suspicious activity” in the vicinity around midday.
Local residents were left in a state of shock and disbelief following the gruesome discovery. Reports indicate that passersby had complained about a foul smell emanating from the area and had noticed the suspicious suitcase. The exact duration for which the suitcase had been in the area or the time of death of the individual inside remains unknown.
Flavio Ribadeneyra, a resident of the area, expressed his disbelief to local media. He stated that it was hard to imagine such an incident occurring in or around their building. The suitcase was reportedly found deeper in the wooded area near the apartment complex.
The area was cordoned off by the police, with the crime lab and K-9 unit deployed to the scene. The body was not removed from the scene until nightfall when the medical examiner arrived.
The identity of the deceased and the cause of death are yet to be determined. An autopsy will be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office to ascertain these details, as stated by Robert Waring, the acting police commissioner.
The incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about safety in the area. The police are continuing their investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.