– Woman found deceased in Setauket
– Investigation into woman’s death in Setauket.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : Suffolk County authorities have recently made a breakthrough in a long-standing cold case, identifying the remains of a woman discovered nearly a decade ago near a bicycle path in Setauket. The woman, identified as Lucie Van Heeckeren, would have been 61 years old at the time of her death. Despite this crucial development, the circumstances surrounding her demise remain shrouded in mystery.
The skeletal remains of Lucie Van Heeckeren were found on the side of the Greenway Bicycle Path close to Gnarled Hollow Road on March 22, 2015. While investigators have confirmed her identity, the cause and manner of her death remain undetermined. This lack of clarity has left authorities unable to definitively determine whether her death was the result of foul play.
It is believed that Lucie Van Heeckeren’s remains had been in that location for approximately a year before they were discovered. In the months following the discovery, police released a composite sketch of the woman to aid in the identification process. Descriptions provided by investigators indicate that she had short brown hair and was found wearing pink and black flip flops, a black and gray scarf, a brown shirt, a black/purple checkered cloth segment, a blue sweater vest, brown/black sweatpants, a brown/black t-shirt, a black overcoat, and knee-high pantyhose. Additionally, a large broken purple hair comb was found near the body.
Despite the identification of Lucie Van Heeckeren, the investigation into her death is ongoing. Homicide Squad detectives are urging anyone with information about the woman or the circumstances surrounding her death to come forward. Those with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the authorities at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
This latest development serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing efforts to solve cold cases and bring closure to families and loved ones of the deceased. The identification of Lucie Van Heeckeren marks a significant step forward in this particular case, but the search for answers continues..
– Cops ID Woman Found Dead in Setauket
– Woman Found Dead in Setauket in 2015.
