On February 17, 2012, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an individual was walking his dog on North Street in Manorville (approximately 3/4 miles west of Wading River Road) when the two discovered what appeared to be human remains sticking out of the ground. Upon arrival, members of the SCPD and Medical Examiner's Office uncovered human remains, which had been buried in the ground and wrapped in a bed sheet.   Upon further examination, it was observed that the blanket containing the remains was duct taped at several points.  Ultimately, the skeletal remains were recovered and transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where the cause of death was determined to be homicidal violence.   The victim's skeletal remains were then sent to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (hereinafter “OCME”) for examination by forensic anthropologists, who were able to determine the remains were consistent with a male between 30 and 50 years of age with a stature of approximately 5’8” tall. Further, anthropologists concluded that the skeletal degradation observed suggested an extended postmortem interval of at least five years (death occurring during or prior to 2007).   In 2024, the Cold Case Task Force, in conjunction with Danielle Gruttadaurio, a forensic artist with the SCPD, was able to re-examine the victim's skull and create an updated composite sketch of how the victim likely appeared prior to his death. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Additionally, the Cold Case Task Force, in collaboration with a genetic genealogist with the FBI, has since been able to determine the victim was likely of Hispanic, and more specifically Colombian, descent. </span>   Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact <a href="mailto:contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov">contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov</a>.    

On March 9, 2000, an unidentified homicide victim was found in a wooded area off the Northern State Parkway, east of Wolf Hill Road in the town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The victim was found wearing a khaki colored, short sleeved, v-neck shirt with black trim, a t-shirt with a New Jersey emblem, blue jeans and a blue bathing suit. The victim is believed to be a white male, between 25 and 45 years old, and approximately 5'8" to 6'0" tall. During the examination of the victim's remains, it was determined the victim had poor dental hygiene and was missing several teeth. Accordingly, the depiction of the victim, included herein, display how the victim's teeth likely appeared prior to his murder. Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact New York State Police, Troop L at (631) 231-6389 or Crimestoppers at (800) 220-TIPS.

On April 2, 1978, an individual was walking his dog at Heckscher State Park, approximately 150 feet from the water line, on a beach that had been closed to bathers for several years. During this walk, the dog began scratching at loose sand, exposing what appeared to be the top portion of a human skull.   Law enforcement responded to the scene and ultimately dug up the sand around the skull, which led to the discovery of a set of human, skeletal remains. During the initial examination of the remains, a belt was observed, tightly bound around the neck area of the decedent.   The victim's cause-of-death was determined to be strangulation. Based on anthropological assessment, the victim is believed to be a female, approximately 18-22 years old at the time of her death, which is believed to have occurred in 1975 or prior.   In 2024, the Cold Case Task Force, in conjunction with Danielle Gruttadaurio, a forensic artist with the SCPD, was able to re-examine the victim's skull and create an updated composite sketch of how the victim likely appeared prior to her death. Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact <a href="mailto:contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov">contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov</a>. A photograph of a clog-type sandal recovered with the decedent is also included herein.

On December 10, 1986, William Peter Fischer shot and killed his then 19-year-old son, Billy, and Billy's friend Nancy Hyer, who was 21 years old. Their bodies were found on December 21, 1986 in the trunk of Ms. Hyer's car, which was discovered near the Southampton Elks Club. Blood, fibers, and ballistics matching the victim's bodies were found in Fischer's home. William Fischer was indicted on two counts of Murder 2nd Degree on February 25, 1987 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On February 26, 1987, Fischer’s vehicle was located at JFK airport. To date, he has not been located.

On March 8, 1992, the body of a young, unidentified female in her 20s was discovered in a trash dumpster behind a metal works shop, which was located at 175 Greeley Avenue, Sayville, New York.  The victim, weighing no more than 100 pounds, was found nude and without any of her personal effects. Subsequent examination of her body revealed her cause of death to be ligature strangulation. In 2024, the Cold Case Task Force, in conjunction with Danielle Gruttadaurio, a forensic artist with the SCPD, and Parabon Nanolabs were able to update the image of how the victim likely appeared prior to her death via not only forensic sketch, but also by DNA Phenotyping, i.e., the prediction of physical appearance from DNA. Both images are contained herein.   Additionally, the Cold Case Task Force, in collaboration with a genetic genealogist with the FBI, has since been able to determine the victim was likely of Brazilian and/or Portuguese descent.  Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact <a href="mailto:contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov">contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov</a>.

On April 30, 1998, skeletal remains were recovered along the Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills, New York.  The remains, which consisted of a skull, hands, and some vertebrae, were located inside a black plastic bag.  An anthropological exam of the remains concluded that the victim was a female likely between 20 to 40 years old and approximately 5'8" tall.  It is believed the victim was murdered at least one year, and more likely more than five years, before being discovered (death occurring prior to April 1997, and more likely before 1993).   In 2024, the Cold Case Task Force, in conjunction with Danielle Gruttadaurio, a forensic artist with the SCPD, and Parabon Nanolabs were able to update the image of how the victim likely appeared prior to her death via DNA Phenotyping, i.e., the prediction of physical appearance from DNA. That image is contained herein.   Additionally, the Cold Case Task Force, in collaboration with a genetic genealogist with the FBI, has since been able to determine the victim was likely of Bosnian, Croatian, and/or Yugoslavian descent.   Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact <a href="mailto:contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov">contactda@suffolkcountyny.gov</a>.

On April 4, 2011, skeletal remains were recovered on Ocean Parkway, Gilgo Beach, New York   <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul class="posts-list"> <li>Victim description:</li> <li>Biological male, of Asian descent – likely Southern China (Han Chinese South)</li> <li>Approximately 17 to 23 years old at the time of death</li> <li>Approximately 5'3" to 5'9" tall</li> <li>Death occurred at least 5 years prior to April 4, 2011</li> <li>Clothing recovered from victim: <ul class="posts-list"> <li>‘Chrysantheme’ blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with crew neck</li> <li>‘Rafaella’ brand shirt</li> <li>‘Bill Blass’ pants and a bra</li> </ul> </li> <li>All women’s clothing (labels embedded below)</li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Anyone with information regarding this case or the identification of the victim is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, or via email or mobile app at https://suffolkpd.org/Alerts/Crime-Stoppers (which can be submitted in your native language). Translation services are available. A reward of up to $2,500 from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is being offered for information leading to the identification of the victim.