Body found in bushes near train line in West Haven

Officers say they are not sure how long the man had been there.

Isabella Gaydos and News 12 Staff

Oct 6, 2025, 10:05 AM

Updated 12 days ago

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Police in West Haven say the body of a man was found by the New Haven Line.
Hector Polanco-Latorre, 41, was found deceased in the bushes on the side of Spring Street.
His body was recovered around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Officers say they are not sure how long Polanco-Latorre's body was there.