Human corpse found stuffed in Queens public school chimney, police say
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Human remains were found Tuesday morning in the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York, as authorities investigated a foul odor, according to police.
The remains were found shortly before 9 a.m. at PS/IS 113 Anthony J. Pranzo. Police were called to the elementary and middle school and authorities are currently working to identify the deceased.
The city’s medical examiner removed the remains and will determine the cause of death.
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A decomposed human body was found in the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York. (Peter Gerber)
It’s unclear how long the remains had been there or how they ended up in the chimney.
Police said no students or staff were in the building when the remains were discovered Friday because the school was closed for summer vacation and the school was closed for construction.
No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered. (Peter Gerber)
Contractors have been working on the building for the past few days, according to the New York Daily News, and police are currently trying to confirm whether all workers’ names have been taken.
City Buildings Department records show permits were obtained for wiring, hot water heating and other work.
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The city’s medical examiner removed the remains and is trying to determine the cause of death. (Peter Gerber)
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The provincial Department of Education described the discovery of the body as “extremely saddening and worrying.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
