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Investigators have recovered human remains in Western Massachusetts believed to be that of missing New York high school teacher Meghan Marohn, age 42, of Delmar in Albany County, an English teacher at Shaker High School in Latham.
The remains were discovered by a civilian in Berkshire County Thursday evening, Sept. 1, in a heavily wooded area in the town of Lee, Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.
Investigators are still actively canvassing the area, and the evidence collected so far indicates a “high likelihood” that the remains are that of Marohn, Harrington said.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the remains and will make a positive identification.
She was last seen Sunday, March 27. Her family officially reported her missing two days later.
Her vehicle, a black 2017 Subaru Impreza, was found in Berkshire County in the town of Lee parked on Church Street at Longcope Park, a heavily wooded hiking area in south Lee, state police said.
Marohn's brother, Peter Nagel, previously told Daily Voice the family was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her return.
"Right now we are letting the police do their work with the searches, Nagel said.
The family set up a website to alert the public to her disappearance.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Marohn's disappearance and did not say whether they believe foul play was involved.
Following the discovery, North Colonie Central Schools Superintendent Joseph Corr issued a statement Friday, Sept. 2, calling the development devastating.
"Meghan was a valued member of our school community and the news of her death impacts us all," Corr said.
The school district would it would make counseling services available for students and staff.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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