Central Islip man’s slaying still unsolved, police say

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.