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Son's Body Found in School Chimney Weeks Later
22 Sep
Summary
- A mother is seeking answers after her son's body was found.
- Human remains were discovered inside a school chimney in Queens.
- The victim was identified as a 29-year-old man who vanished in May.
A mother is searching for answers following the tragic discovery of her son's body inside a New York City public school chimney. Matthew Collado, 29, was found on June 30th, weeks after he was reported missing.
Collado was last seen leaving his Jamaica, Queens apartment on May 9th. His mother, Sophia Wood, had planned to celebrate Mother's Day with him the following day but he never arrived. She later discovered his apartment door ajar with his phone and wallet left behind.
The investigation into Collado's death is ongoing, with the cause and manner of death pending. His mother remembers his 'bright smile' and hopes for clarity as she grieves the loss of her son.
