As hunting season began in the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, no one expected the grim discovery made yesterday morning. Hunters entering the woods for the start of pheasant season found the skeletal remains of two people near a small Honda Accord deep in the Massachusetts forest, as reported by NBC Boston.
The vehicle, reportedly discovered off an access road in the forested area, held more than just the remains; a suicide note was found at the scene, providing a poignant context to the grim tableau that unfolded at the hands of nature's uncaring descent, according to Boston 25 News. The Fall River Police and Massachusetts State Police, working with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, quickly arrived at the scene to begin a careful investigation.
As the Bristol County District Attorney's Office confirmed the identities of the deceased as two adults, the narrative began to shape itself through the sparse evidence collected at the scene. "Based on preliminary findings, all current evidence indicates that there are no outside actors involved," stated the Fall River Police Department, obtained by Boston 25 News.
Questions remain about who the individuals were and how they ended up in the forest. Their remains have been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where autopsies will determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators continue to search the area for evidence, hoping to piece together the full story.
