Body found in Sunken Meadow State Park is identified by state police
State police said Yoneli Abimael Ramos Moreno, 20, of Brentwood, was found deceased in Sunken Meadow State Park Monday. Credit: NYSP
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.
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.
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