2nd set of remains found by NY tracks belong to 15-year-old

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. – A second set of human remains found last week in woods near railroad tracks in New York have been identified as those of a 15-year-old boy who had been missing since February.

Suffolk County authorities say the body of Miguel Garcia-Moran was found Wednesday on Long Island near the remains of 19-year-old Brentwood High School student Oscar Acosta, who was reported missing in May.

Their bodies were found as police searched the town of Brentwood after the slayings of Nisa Mickens and Kayla Cuevas, high school best friends who were discovered beaten to death this month. Police have said their deaths may be gang-related.

Garcia-Moran’s parents had said they feared their son might have been targeted by a gang.

Police have said Acosta’s death is linked to gangs as well.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles