Fall River, Massachusetts, October 19, 2025
News Summary
Hunters in Fall River, Massachusetts, discovered two skeletal remains during pheasant hunting season in Freetown State Forest. The remains, located near a Honda Accord, prompted police involvement. Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, as a suicide note was found at the scene. The Massachusetts State Police and Bristol County District Attorney’s office are assisting with the ongoing investigation as autopsies are performed to determine cause of death and identities of the deceased.
Fall River, Massachusetts
Two skeletal remains were found in the woods of Fall River, Massachusetts, by hunters. The discovery occurred on Saturday morning during the opening day of pheasant hunting season, when hunters exploring a deep area of Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road located the remains near a small Honda Accord.
What happened
Hunters located the remains near a small Honda Accord while exploring a deep area of Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road. Fall River police were notified after the vehicle and remains were discovered. Authorities stated that no foul play was suspected based on preliminary findings, indicating no outside actors were involved in the deaths. A suicide note was found at the scene inside the vehicle, though details about its contents were not disclosed.
Investigation underway
The investigation is being assisted by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s office. As of late Saturday afternoon, crime scene-investigating detectives were still processing the scene for further evidence. The Bristol County District Attorney’s office is involved in the ongoing investigation.
Autopsy and identification
The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy; the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been revealed; next of kin are to be notified first.
Ongoing status
The situation is being monitored as a developing story with updates expected as more information becomes available.
Details compiled
The key points reported by authorities and investigators are summarized as follows:
- Two skeletal remains were found in the woods of Fall River, Massachusetts, by hunters.
- The discovery occurred on Saturday morning during the opening day of pheasant hunting season.
- Hunters located the remains near a small Honda Accord while exploring a deep area of Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road.
- Fall River police were notified after the vehicle and remains were discovered.
- Authorities stated that no foul play was suspected based on preliminary findings, indicating no outside actors were involved in the deaths.
- A suicide note was found at the scene inside the vehicle, though details about its contents were not disclosed.
- The identities of the deceased individuals have not been revealed; next of kin are to be notified first.
- The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy; the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined.
- The investigation is being assisted by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s office.
- As of late Saturday afternoon, crime scene-investigating detectives were still processing the scene for further evidence.
- The Bristol County District Attorney’s office is involved in the ongoing investigation.
- The situation is being monitored as a developing story with updates expected as more information becomes available.
FAQ
What was discovered?
Two skeletal remains were found in the woods of Fall River, Massachusetts, by hunters.
When did the discovery happen?
The discovery occurred on Saturday morning during the opening day of pheasant hunting season.
Where were the remains found?
Hunters located the remains near a small Honda Accord while exploring a deep area of Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road.
Were police notified?
Fall River police were notified after the vehicle and remains were discovered.
Is foul play suspected?
Authorities stated that no foul play was suspected based on preliminary findings, indicating no outside actors were involved in the deaths.
Was anything found at the scene?
A suicide note was found at the scene inside the vehicle, though details about its contents were not disclosed.
Have the deceased been identified?
The identities of the deceased individuals have not been revealed; next of kin are to be notified first.
What will determine cause of death?
The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy; the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined.
Who is assisting the investigation?
The investigation is being assisted by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s office.
Is the scene still being processed?
As of late Saturday afternoon, crime scene-investigating detectives were still processing the scene for further evidence.
Which prosecutor’s office is involved?
The Bristol County District Attorney’s office is involved in the ongoing investigation.
Will there be more updates?
The situation is being monitored as a developing story with updates expected as more information becomes available.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road, Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Discovery | Two skeletal remains were found in the woods of Fall River, Massachusetts, by hunters. |
| When | The discovery occurred on Saturday morning during the opening day of pheasant hunting season. |
| Vehicle | Hunters located the remains near a small Honda Accord while exploring a deep area of Freetown State Forest off Copicut Road. |
| Police notified | Fall River police were notified after the vehicle and remains were discovered. |
| Preliminary finding | Authorities stated that no foul play was suspected based on preliminary findings, indicating no outside actors were involved in the deaths. |
| Note found | A suicide note was found at the scene inside the vehicle, though details about its contents were not disclosed. |
| Identification | The identities of the deceased individuals have not been revealed; next of kin are to be notified first. |
| Autopsy | The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy; the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined. |
| Investigation assistance | The investigation is being assisted by Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s office. |
| Scene processing | As of late Saturday afternoon, crime scene-investigating detectives were still processing the scene for further evidence. |
| Prosecutor involvement | The Bristol County District Attorney’s office is involved in the ongoing investigation. |
| Status | The situation is being monitored as a developing story with updates expected as more information becomes available. |
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- WCVB: Fall River Forest Remains Investigation
- NBC Boston: Fall River Mass Woods Bodies
- Fall River Reporter: Investigation of Remains Found
- Boston 25 News: Hunters Find Remains
- WBSM: Freetown State Forest Skeletal Remains
- Wikipedia: Fall River, Massachusetts
- Google Search: Fall River Massachusetts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fall River
- Google News: Fall River remains found
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