Decomposing head found in Queens wildlife sanctuary: sources

The NYPD is investigating the discovery of a decomposing head in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.  Eagle photo by Ryan Schwach

By Ryan Schwach

A decomposing head was found in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge late Thursday night, prompting a major law enforcement response on Friday, law enforcement sources told the Eagle.

The remains, which have not been confirmed to be human, were found just off Cross Bay Boulevard in the refuge that stretches between Broad Channel and Howard Beach.

Sources told the Eagle the head was found by Department of Sanitation workers.

On Friday afternoon, a number of NYPD vehicles and trucks from the city Medical Examiner’s Office were parked along Cross Bay Boulevard, and detectives were seen trawling through the wooded area.

The NYPD confirmed that possible human remains were found in the refuge around 10:30 p.m. and that the ME will determine if they are indeed human. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, police said.