Long Island Pool Body Found – NBC New York
- A disturbing revelation in East Shoreham, N.Y., has launched a suffolk County police investigation after a homeowner found a body floating in his swimming pool sunday afternoon.
- The identity of the deceased is currently unknown, and the Suffolk County medical examiner is working to determine both the identity and the cause of death.
- Paul Gawreluk, a neighbor, expressed his shock, saying, "I don’t know why somebody would try to get under the cover.
An East Shoreham homeowner made a grim finding: a body found in a Long Island pool, prompting an immediate Suffolk County Police investigation into this unsettling incident.Investigators are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death, which has sent shockwaves through the community. Could this tragic event be connected to the cold Matthew Zoll case, a fugitive wanted since November, given the proximity of East Shoreham to Rocky Point? The investigation into this Long Island pool death is ongoing, and authorities haven’t ruled anything out. News Directory 3 will continue to provide updates as they become available. Discover what unravels next as the medical examiner’s report is analyzed.
Body Found in Long Island Pool: Zoll Case Reopened?
Updated May 27, 2025
A disturbing revelation in East Shoreham, N.Y., has launched a suffolk County police investigation after a homeowner found a body floating in his swimming pool sunday afternoon. The homeowner, who wishes to remain anonymous, made the grim find while removing the pool cover for the summer.
The identity of the deceased is currently unknown, and the Suffolk County medical examiner is working to determine both the identity and the cause of death. The incident has shaken neighbors, who are grappling with the unsettling event in their community. The investigation into this Long Island pool death is ongoing.
Paul Gawreluk, a neighbor, expressed his shock, saying, “I don’t know why somebody would try to get under the cover. It’s not a smart thing to do. I really wouldn’t be happy opening my pool to find that.”
Authorities are exploring a potential connection to matthew Zoll, 23, who has been a fugitive since November.Zoll is wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his 61-year-old father at their Rocky Point home. East Shoreham is located near Rocky Point, prompting investigators to consider whether the body could be Zoll.
“It was very strange…We all thought he just left town. Got on a train or a bus,” said Sharon Healey, a neighbor who noted the extensive search for Zoll last fall.
Healey added that the discovery might provide answers to lingering questions surrounding Zoll’s disappearance. The Matthew Zoll case has remained open since the initial search proved fruitless.
“That would be good, but again, it’s heartbreaking,” Healey said.
What’s next
The Suffolk County Police Department continues its investigation, awaiting the medical examiner’s report to determine the victim’s identity and cause of death. Further updates will be provided as the investigation into this Long Island pool death unfolds.