Body Found in Refrigerator in New Jersey State Park, Investigation Ongoing

Mar. 15, 2025

Belleplain State Forest, New Jersey.Photo:Google Maps

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A body was found in a New Jersey state park just days before the holidays.

“NJSP are actively investigating a body that was found out in the woods in Belleplain,” Dennis Township Mayor Zeth Matalucci shared in a statement on the official Dennis TownshipFacebookpage. “There’s no threat to the public, and more information will be provided once it’s received,” he continued.

No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing. PEOPLE has reached out to Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, New Jersey State Park Police and Matalucci for comment.

It’s the second body found in eastern New Jersey in as many weeks.

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“After an extensive search of the area, a drone team from the Atlantic City Police and Fire Departments located a body matching the description of Mr. Levin deceased along the bank, approximately 3/10 of a mile east of the Port Republic Bridge,“authorities said in a post on Facebookat the time.

source: people.com