Homicide Investigation: Body of Missing CT Taxi Driver Found in Putnam County Reservoir

Discovery of Aurelio Zunias

• 📌 The body of a missing taxi driver from Connecticut, Aurelio Zunias, was discovered in the Croton Falls Reservoir on Sunday.
• 🔍 Zunias was last seen six days prior to his discovery at the train station in Brewster, New York.
• ⚠️ The medical examiner has confirmed the manner of death was homicide.

Investigation Details

• 🚕 Investigators are seeking information about the victim and his missing taxi, a black Sienna, which was later found.
• 📅 Zunias, 66, was last seen picking up a fare around 11:30 p.m. on December 1st.
• 📞 The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact them.

Community Support and Funeral Arrangements

• ⛪ Zunias was an active member of the Church of Latter-day Saints in Danbury, described by church leaders as a "generous and attentive leader."
• 🙏 Approximately two dozen members of the Danbury branch were present at the reservoir.
• 💰 A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $10,000, with the family seeking justice for Zunias.