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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
After years of investigation, Suffolk Police have finally identified the woman whose skeletal remains were discovered by a hiker in Setauket back in 2015. The woman has been identified as Lucie Van Heeckeren, who would have been 61 years old at the time her remains were found along Gnarled Hollow Road on March 22, 2015.
Cause of Death Still Unknown
While the woman has been identified, the cause and manner of her death still remain undetermined. Police have stated that it is unclear whether she was the victim of a homicide. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover the truth behind this mysterious case.
Discovery of Remains
Van Heeckeren’s remains were found on a Sunday afternoon, approximately 20 feet from a bike trail that starts on Gnarled Hollow Road. The remains were not visible from the path, but it was the presence of animals in the vicinity that caught the attention of a passing hiker. Detectives believe that the remains had been there for quite some time, and initial gender determination was difficult.
Identification Process
Authorities had released a sketch of the woman in August 2015, hoping to identify her. They believed she had been at the location for about a year before being discovered. The woman was described as likely being between 30 to 50 years old and standing between 5 feet 3 to 5 feet 9 inches tall. DNA testing was ultimately used to confirm her identity.
Continued Investigation
Despite the identification of Lucie Van Heeckeren, many questions still remain unanswered. Detectives are determined to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death and bring closure to this long-standing case. The community waits in anticipation for further developments in this intriguing investigation.
Grant Parpan covers Suffolk County courts and federal courts for Newsday. A Long Island native, he joined Newsday in 2022.
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– Remains found in Setauket in 2015 identified as Lucie Van Heeckeren
– Lucie Van Heeckeren remains found in Setauket in 2015.
