Man Found Dead In CT Wooded Area Was Reported Missing In July, Police Say

Richard Cherhoniak, of New Haven, was identified as the man who was found dead about half of a mile north of the Beacon Falls Train Station and Cold Springs Road in Beacon Falls at about 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, Connecticut State Police announced on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Police said Cherhoniak was entered as a missing person on Saturday, July 30, by the New Haven Police Department.

Troopers reported Cherhoniak appeared to have suffered a medical episode.

• Earlier report - Man Found Dead Near Train Station In Beacon Falls

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