Human remains in fort washington park confirmed homicide

Mystery homicide after human remains uncovered in park

Fort Washington, MD — A death investigation in Prince George’s County has been reclassified as a homicide after human remains discovered in a Fort Washington park earlier this summer were confirmed by the medical examiner, police announced Thursday.

The case began on July 23, when officers assisting Montgomery County Police with a missing persons investigation located possible human remains during a search of Piscataway Stream Valley Park. The remains were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which has now ruled the death a homicide.

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives are leading the investigation and continue efforts to identify both the victim and potential suspects. No motive has been released.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. Detectives urge anyone with knowledge of the case to call 301-516-2512. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, online at pgcrimesolvers.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

The case remains open as investigators work to determine how the victim was killed and who is responsible.

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Key Points

Human remains found July 23 in Piscataway Stream Valley Park have been ruled a homicide
Detectives are working to identify the victim, suspects, and a possible motive
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest

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