Human Remains Found in Germantown Park

The remains of a teenaged boy were found in Seneca Creek State Park in Germantown and Montgomery County police hope someone can help identify the body. 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled this death a homicide, police said Tuesday. 

Detectives found the body in a shallow grave in the park in early June, pice said. 

The park is on Black Rock Road. 

The victim is described as a 15- to 17-year-old boy. Detectives believe that he may be of Hispanic descent, possibly from the Hyattsville area, police said. 

It is believed that the victim has been dead since February or March of 2017, police said. 

Police have released example photos of the victim’s clothing and a photo of a rosary that was found with the victim in hopes that someone may recognize the items leading to the boy’s identity. 

The following personal effects were located with the victim:

• A turquoise rosary
• A blue, medium-sized Old Navy heavy jacket with zipper. The detachable hood is attached with snaps.
• A blue, Nautica brand striped sweater with zipper at the neck. The sweater is boys size extra-large (14-16).
• Adam Levine “The Dean” slim-fit denim jeans, waist size 30, length size 32.
• Black knit gloves.
• Black, size 10 USPA sneakers.
• Black socks.
• Black, Guess belt, size 32 with a silver rectangular buckle.
• White and blue striped Timberland Polo shirt.

This investigation is ongoing.  Detectives are urging anyone who has information regarding the homicide to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. 

For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. 

Call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or leave a Crime Solvers tip here. Tipsters will remain anonymous.

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