Rye, NH – The body of a Boston man was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New Hampshire, prompting an unattended death investigation that remains ongoing this week.
According to New Hampshire State Police, Marine Patrol officers responded to reports of a human body floating in the water near the Isle of Shoals on Sunday. Upon arrival, officials recovered the remains and, with assistance from the NHSP Major Crime Unit and the New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office, identified the deceased as David Paul Stover Shader, 35, of Boston, Massachusetts.
Authorities have not yet determined how Shader allegedly entered the water. According to investigators, Shader was last allegedly seen in the Boston area. At this time, police say there is no indication of suspicious activity and no known risk to the public related to this incident.
The case remains under active investigation. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Sergeant Stephen O’Connor at 603-556-3183 or Stephen.J.OConnor@dos.nh.gov.
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