Body found in Sunken Meadow State Park is identified by state police

State police said Yoneli Abimael Ramos Moreno, 20, of Brentwood, was... — State police said Yoneli Abimael Ramos Moreno, 20, of Brentwood, was found deceased in Sunken Meadow State Park Monday. Credit: NYSP

By John Asburyjohn.asbury@newsday.com JohnAsburyUpdated November 1, 2023

A man whose body was found Monday afternoon at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park has been identified and his death is considered a homicide, according to police.

The victim has been identified as Yoneli Abimael Ramos Moreno, 20, of Brentwood. He was found by park goers off a trail at the eastern end of the park, state police said in a news release. His death is being investigated as a homicide and, state police said, "it has been established that his death occurred recently."

State police asked anyone with information on the death to call (631) 756-3300.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers can also be called anonymously at (800) 220-TIPS. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward with information that leads to an arrest.

By John Asbury

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John Asbury is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He has been with Newsday since 2014 and previously worked at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.