Suffolk County Police have launched a homicide investigation after locating a woman’s body in a wooded area of Manorville during the search for Kathleen Harrison Trent, a 63-year-old grandmother from Long Island who was reported missing on January 29. According to the New York Post, Trent was last seen at her home on Forge Road in Riverhead prior to her disappearance.
Detectives are reviewing evidence as they await formal identification by the medical examiner, a process expected to take several days. The Suffolk County Police Department initiated a homicide investigation after determining that the woman’s death appeared to be criminal in nature, as reported by ABC7NY. Trent was known in the community for her work as a security guard at Riverhead Raceway.
Friends and community members shared memories of the 63-year-old with local media. Kelly Turbush, a friend of Trent, spoke about her character in comments to ABC7NY. Members of the community have expressed support for Trent’s family as the investigation continues.
The Suffolk County Police Department is expected to provide additional updates as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the case. Community members continue to remember Kathleen Harrison Trent as the inquiry moves forward.
