On April 8th, authorities received a disturbing call from a concerned citizen who reported finding a body in the water. Once they arrived at the scene, officers recovered the victim from Reynolds Channel. The victim, who is thought to be between 15 and 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators immediately got to work attempting to identify the suspect and piece together what happened. Very little is known about the victim, who investigators believe may be Black or Hispanic.
He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds. On the night of his passing, he was wearing black cargo pants with a beige T-shirt saying “ARCH”.
The county medical examiner’s office performed an in-depth autopsy of the victim, and what they found was startling. The office concluded that the victim passed away as a result of being beaten and stabbed. He did not drown and was likely already deceased by the time his body was dumped in the body of water.
On April 25th, Nassau County officials declared the death a homicide. The incident is now being investigated as a murder.
Anyone with more information about the victim or the incident is being asked to call the Nassau Police homicide squad at (516) 573-7788.
How to Handle Being Investigated by the Police
In mysterious situations like the situation above, investigators don’t have much to go on, so they might try to rely on conducting intensive interrogations to learn more about what could’ve happened. If you’re being questioned or investigated by the police, then it’s necessary to understand your rights and options.
For one, you have the right to request an attorney’s counsel before moving forward with answering any questions. Consulting with a lawyer is an important step because your attorney will make sure you don’t incriminate yourself while also holding the interrogators accountable for their duty to uphold your rights. The right lawyer will also help you defend yourself from any baseless accusations or charges.
In general, it’s best not to make any statements without talking to your lawyer first because any statements you make can be used against you in court. It’s also best not to consent to any searches or seizures before talking to an attorney unless the authorities have an official search warrant with them.
If you are not under arrest, then you have the right to leave a questioning session but always comply with officers if they tell you that you are being detained. Simply assert your rights and ask for a consultation with a lawyer.
Are you worried that you could potentially be investigated for a crime in the near future? If so, then it’s worth your time to get in touch with an attorney to get a full overview of your rights and options. An attorney can also help you prepare and know what to expect if you do get called in for questioning or you get arrested.
Schedule a confidential phone call with our team of New York criminal defense attorneys now to discuss your situation.
