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Father's Remains Found in Son's Crawlspace
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Long Island man found his missing father's remains in his crawlspace.
- Father vanished in 1963; son discovered remains in 2018.
- Death ruled a homicide due to skull fracture from blunt force trauma.
A decades-long family mystery was solved in 2018 when Michael Carroll discovered the remains of his father, George Carroll, buried in the crawlspace of his Long Island family home. George Carroll vanished in 1963 when Michael was just eight months old, leaving his family to wonder about his fate for over fifty years.
Initial family explanations varied, including rumors of a new life in Korea. However, a psychic consultation in 2010 suggested George was murdered and buried at home. This spurred Michael to begin digging in the crawlspace, a search that ultimately led to the grim discovery with his sons.
Forensic analysis confirmed the remains were George Carroll's and revealed skull fractures consistent with homicide. While Michael suspects his stepfather, Richard Darress, was responsible, no criminal investigation was ever pursued. The discovery provided some closure, with George Carroll finally laid to rest with military honors.
