Human Remains Discovered at Former Criminal Dump Site in Upstate New York
Human remains were discovered during a gas line excavation in upstate New York, as confirmed by state police on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 1:30 PM, when troopers from the Montgomery barracks responded to reports of the remains found near Sloop Hill Road in the Town of New Windsor, located approximately three miles northeast of Storm King State Park.
The remains were unearthed by construction crews from Central Hudson Gas & Electric, who were engaged in a gas line installation project at the time of the discovery. This particular area, which straddles the border between New Windsor and Cornwall, has a notorious reputation; it has been characterized by local sources as an “old mob dumping ground.” According to reports, the region has historical ties to organized crime dating back to the 1950s, which raises potential implications for the investigation.
Central Hudson, a utility company that supplies electricity and gas to around 315,000 electric and 90,000 gas customers in the Mid-Hudson Valley, acknowledged that the remains were found on property it has owned since 1954. As this discovery unfolds, state troopers have refrained from disclosing specific details about the remains or offering possibilities regarding the timeline of when they may have been deposited in the area. Investigators have emphasized that the investigation is still in the preliminary stages and that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The investigation is being spearheaded by the Troop F Forensic Identification Unit and the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Montgomery. These units are tasked with examining both local and broader cases in an effort to identify the remains. Authorities have expressed the importance of conducting a thorough investigation given the potential historical significance of the site, alongside the possible connections to organized criminal activity from decades past.
As authorities continue their inquiry, community members and area residents remain on alert while awaiting further updates. The discovery of human remains raises pressing questions about the broader context of crime in the region and the implications for historical records related to organized crime. As more information becomes accessible, the investigation will not only shed light on the identity of the remains but also provide insights into the area’s shadowy past tied to illicit activities.
