Remains found in Westerly, Rhode Island last month have been identified as missing 31 year old Eric Wein.
On the morning May 14, 2025, police were called to Everett Avenue after a human leg bone was found washed ashore. The remains were taken to the medical examiner’s office for analysis.
The remains have now been positively identified as belonging to Eric Wein, who was last seen in early April 2025, at the Phil and Annes Sunset motel in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Police said no foul play is suspected and the investigation is now closed.
The Disappearance of Eric Wein
In the early weeks of April 2025, Eric Wein was staying at the Phil and Annes Sunset motel in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
On April 10, 2025, his vehicle was found illegally parked on Ocean Avenue near the public waterfront access point in South Kingstown.
Eric’s cell phone has since been turned off. His family and friends have not seen or heard from him, and he stopped showing up for work.
On April 18, 2025, Eric was reported missing to the Mansfield Police Department.
Investigation
Eric lives in Massachusetts, and before traveling to Rhode Island was last seen in Boston in early April.
The South Kingstown Police Department has requested assistance from the public, asking residents from Ocean Avenue to review surveillance video for any clues as to Eric’s whereabouts.
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