Jose Santacruz

NEW WINDSOR – A 60-year-old New Windsor man who went for a walk from his home on Oakwood Terrace back on January 21, was found dead in a wooded area near his residence on March 6.

New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri said Jose Santacruz had left home without his cell phone, wallet and keys.

His death remains under investigation, but there are no signs of foul play at this time,” the chief said. He added that an autopsy was conducted and results are pending.

During the search for Santacruz, New Windsor Police were assisted by state forest rangers, State Police, Town of Cornwall Police, New Windsor and Vails Gate fire departments, New Windsor EMS and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.



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