The skeletal remains of a New York City man missing since 2011 have been identified after being discovered in New Jersey, authorities confirmed on Monday. The remains were positively identified as those of Kevin Morris, who was 21 years old at the time of his disappearance and 32 when he was reported missing in October 2011.
Kevin Morris was last seen on Staten Island, where he informed his friends that he was going to visit his girlfriend. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, Morris had no known physical or mental health issues. Investigators are currently puzzled as to how he ended up in New Jersey.
The discovery of the remains took place in June 2021 in Galloway Township. The circumstances surrounding Morris' death are now under investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his death or disappearance to come forward and contact law enforcement.
An autopsy was conducted on the remains in 2021, leading to the positive identification of Kevin Morris. However, no further details from the autopsy have been released by the authorities. The cause of Morris' death remains unknown at this time.
