Bad Luck Follows Some People – Even Dead Bodies
A dead body was discovered at a two-unit rental property owned by Conan Harris, husband of “Squad” member Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
By SyndicatedNews | SNN.BZ
Boston Police responded to the Mattapan neighborhood home for an investigation, subsequently launching a homicide unit probe. The couple does not reside there, and the house is currently listed for sale.
Death Investigation at Mattapan Property
Boston homicide detectives are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding a dead body found at a residential property in Boston. The incident occurred at a 1910-built home located a5 25 Malta Street in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood.
First responders were dispatched to the location shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a call to “investigate a person”. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the individual was deceased, prompting the immediate response of the Boston Police Department’s homicide unit.
Property Ownership Details
Public records from the city of Boston indicate that the two-story, seven-bedroom residence is owned by Conan Harris. Harris is a former senior public safety adviser at Boston City Hall who married Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley in 2014. But before joining local government, he first completed a 10 year sentence for felony drug distribution.
25 Malta Street, Mattapan, Mass (previous)
25 Malta Street, Mattapan, Mass (current)
The property has an assessed value of $919,000. Prior to the incident, the couple had placed the residence on the real estate market with an asking price of $1.15 million. Check Realtor.com
Current Status of the Investigation
As of Sunday, authorities have not publicly identified the deceased individual. Police have yet to release any details concerning the victim’s name, gender, or potential cause of death.
The scene remained cordoned off with red crime scene tape throughout the weekend as investigators processed the location. No arrests have been publicly announced, and the investigation remains highly active as a “death investigation”.
Statements from Public Officials
Neither Representative Pressley nor her husband, Conan Harris, have been personally implicated in the ongoing homicide probe. A spokesperson for Congresswoman Pressley’s office issued a brief statement following the discovery.
“The Congresswoman extends her deepest condolences to the impacted family,” the spokesperson stated regarding the tragedy. The office also confirmed that neither the Congresswoman nor her family were involved in the incident.
Community and Real Estate Response
The real estate agent handling the listing for the 25 Malta Street property noted that long-term tenants had been occupying the home “for a while” prior to the police response. Neighbors in the typically quiet Mattapan area reported being surprised by the heavy police presence, as the area historically sees very little activity of this nature.
As the homicide unit continues to examine evidence from the rental property, local authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Boston Police Department. Updates regarding the investigation are expected as forensics and coroner reports are finalized.
