Central Islip man’s slaying still unsolved, police say
Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help solving the slaying of Michael Johnson, 29, of Central Islip, whose body was found in a wooded area between Suffolk Avenue and Second Avenue in Brentwood on Feb. 2, 2016. Credit: SCPD
Suffolk County police continue to investigate the death of a Central Islip man whose body was found in a wooded area in Brentwood in February.
Police and Crime Stoppers on Thursday released a photograph of the victim, Michael Johnson, 29, who was found on Feb. 2 in the woods between Suffolk Avenue and Second Avenue. Police said they are investigating his death as a homicide.
Police said Thursday that Johnson was last seen on Jan. 28 at Sycamore Plaza in Brentwood, where he was known to frequent.
In a Newsday story in February, police said Johnson, who lived with his father, died from a head injury they described as massive.
His body was discovered by two people walking on a path between Second and Suffolk avenues, behind the Broadway West Apartments, just east of Springfield Road.
Anyone with more information can call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-8477. All information will be kept confidential.
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