Authorities: Death of Badly Burned Man in Neptune Not Suspicious

NEPTUNE, NJ - The charred body of a 65-year-old man found in Neptune Township Thursday evening does not appear suspicious, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor ChristopherJ. Gramiccioni.

Additional post-mortem examination and toxicological screenings of the deceased remain pending, the prosecutor said in a release.

The unidentified man was discovered after a 911 call to Neptune Township Police. The body was found in a wooded area off Neptune Boulevard often frequented by members of the homeless community, authorities said.

The death remains under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal and Neptune Township Police Department. There is no apparent threat to the public, authorities said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can help the investigative team is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Det. John Leibfried at 800-533-7443 or Neptune Township Police Department Det. Eric Chun at 732-988-800.

Authorities hope for help from the public in resolving the case of a man whose burned body was found in Neptune. Image from Renee Schiavone via Shutterstock.