(Herkimer, NY – May 2013) The New York State Police, Little Falls Police Department, and Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office are continuing their investigation into the human remains that were discovered on May 1 behind a residence at 59 Flint Avenue in the village.
This morning, the subject was positively identified as Donald A. Wichelns, who was born on Oct. 25, 1941, and is believed to have last been seen alive between 2004 and 2006. Wichelns last known address was at the residence where his remains were found. The cause of death remains undetermined at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with further information is asked to call the state police at 315-366-6018.