Scituate, Massachusetts, August 31, 2025
News Summary
Christopher Caron, 42, has been arrested for the murder of 27-year-old Declan Perry whose body was discovered in a vehicle outside South Shore Hospital. Caron surrendered to the police after a warrant was issued and is set to be arraigned in Hingham District Court. The investigation surrounding the circumstances of Perry’s death is ongoing with a pending medical examiner’s report to clarify the cause of death.
Scituate, Massachusetts
Christopher Caron, 42, surrendered to Scituate police and was arrested on a charge of murder in connection with the death of 27-year-old Declan Perry of Portland, Maine. Authorities say Perry’s body was found wrapped in duct-taped blankets in the back seat of a black Honda Civic parked outside South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Caron is scheduled for arraignment in Hingham District Court.
Key developments
Police report that Caron turned himself in to Scituate police on Saturday, August 30, at about 12:45 p.m. He was booked and later transported to the Plymouth House of Correction. A Massachusetts State Police arrest warrant for Caron was issued the night before his surrender. Caron is due to be arraigned on a murder charge on Tuesday, September 1, at Hingham District Court.
The body of 27-year-old Declan Perry was discovered on the afternoon of August 23 when South Shore Hospital officials notified Weymouth police about a deceased person in a vehicle parked in front of the emergency room. A hospital coordinator found Perry unresponsive at approximately 2:15 p.m., shortly after he had been pronounced dead. Perry was identified as the head chef at The Grill Room & Bar in Portland, Maine.
What investigators say
Law enforcement allege that Caron drove Perry’s black Honda Civic, which bore Maine license plates, to the hospital and alerted medical staff about the body before leaving the scene. Witnesses from the Driftway condominium complex in Scituate contacted police after seeing news reports and said they had helped load a large, heavy blanket into the vehicle outside where Caron had been staying. Investigators executed a search warrant at Caron’s residence at 40 Driftway, unit 13, and recovered several pieces of evidence.
State and local police agencies are coordinating on the investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Massachusetts is working to determine the cause and manner of Perry’s death; those findings have not yet been released. Earlier police records indicate that Caron and Perry were known to each other.
Legal and procedural status
Caron was booked following his surrender and remains in custody pending arraignment. The murder charge will be handled through the Hingham District Court system, and prosecutors will proceed based on investigative findings and the medical examiner’s report. Additional charges or legal actions may follow as investigators review evidence gathered at the scene and from the search warrant executed at Caron’s residence.
Next steps in the investigation
- Medical examiner’s report to determine cause and manner of death.
- Ongoing forensic analysis of evidence seized during the search of Caron’s residence and from the vehicle.
- Statements and witness accounts collected by Weymouth and Scituate police to be reviewed by investigators and prosecutors.
- Court proceedings beginning with the scheduled arraignment on September 1.
Background
The incident drew attention after a hospital coordinator discovered the deceased individual in a vehicle parked at South Shore Hospital. The presence of duct-taped blankets and the condition of the vehicle prompted a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving Weymouth police, Scituate police, Massachusetts State Police, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The victim’s role as a head chef in Portland, Maine, has been confirmed by authorities; no further details about his personal background are being released pending next-of-kin notification and investigative needs.
FAQ
Who was arrested?
Christopher Caron, 42, surrendered to Scituate police and was arrested on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Declan Perry.
Who was the victim?
Declan Perry, 27, of Portland, Maine, identified as the head chef at The Grill Room & Bar, was found deceased in a car outside South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
When and where was the body found?
The body was discovered on August 23 at approximately 2:15 p.m. in the back seat of a black Honda Civic parked in front of South Shore Hospital.
When did the arrest occur?
Caron turned himself in on August 30 at about 12:45 p.m. following the issuance of an arrest warrant the night before.
What is the legal status now?
Caron is in custody at the Plymouth House of Correction and is scheduled for arraignment in Hingham District Court on September 1. The case remains under active investigation.
Has the cause of death been released?
No. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an examination to determine the cause and manner of death.
Quick reference timeline
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | Deceased person found in vehicle | South Shore Hospital, Weymouth | Body found in back seat of black Honda Civic; discovered about 2:15 p.m. |
| Night of August 29 | Arrest warrant issued | Massachusetts State Police | Warrant for Christopher Caron issued prior to surrender |
| August 30 | Subject surrendered and arrested | Scituate Police Department | Caron surrendered at about 12:45 p.m.; booked and sent to Plymouth House of Correction |
| September 1 | Scheduled arraignment | Hingham District Court | Caron expected to be arraigned on a murder charge |
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