Overview

• On June 13, South Kingstown Police confirmed that the remains washed ashore on May 14 in Westerly belonged to 31-year-old Eric Wein of Massachusetts.
• Wein’s vehicle was discovered April 10 on Ocean Avenue in South Kingstown and he was reported missing on April 18.
• The joint investigation by South Kingstown officers, Mansfield police and the Rhode Island Office of the State Medical Examiners has been formally closed.
• Officials determined there were no signs of foul play in Wein’s death following forensic analysis.
• Early speculation about a New England serial killer was dismissed by police who attributed fears to social media rumors.