The New Jersey State Police are actively seeking assistance from the public to help identify human remains that were recently discovered in Belleplain State Forest. According to FOX 5 New York, the remains were found on December 22 in Dennis Township and are believed to belong to a woman described as either Caucasian or Hispanic, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall.
Investigators have shared details about two distinctive tattoos on the woman's body in the hopes of facilitating identification. "A koi fish tattoo on the upper right portion of her back (shoulder blade area)" and "a rose tattoo on her left ribs, extending from her chest to her hip" were noted as notable features, as detailed by FOX 5 New York. For those looking to possibly contribute information, authorities have also mentioned a yoga mat and necklace found at the scene.
Additional details have surfaced revealing that the body was discovered inside a refrigerator, pointing to a possibly darker turn in the case. This aspect of the investigation was included in a report by CBS News Philadelphia, further underscoring the bizarre circumstances under which the remains were found.
The New Jersey State Police have gone on to publicly request assistance, asking anyone with potential leads to step forward and directly contact the NJSP Troop 'A' Woodbine Station at (609) 861-5698, or the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at (609) 465-1135 ext. 3480. "Anyone with information is asked to contact" the authorities, in a plea to hasten the identification process and provide closure to a case laden with more questions than answers.
