Man arrested in connection with deceased body found in New Haven
The New Haven Police Department made an arrest on Feb. 18 in connection with the deceased body of Jasmine Wilkes that was found in Edgewood Park in New Haven on May 30, 2025.
The man has been identified as 33-year-old Kevin Wilson of New Haven. Police said that there were several others involved as well.
During the investigation, officials located the vehicle that transported Wilkes’ body to the park and were able to connect it to Wilson.
Police say that Wilkes died in a New Haven motel that Wilson was staying in, and her body was transported after her death.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that the cause and manner of Wilkes’ death was undetermined but noted that she had symptoms of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, cocaine and diphenhydramine.
Wilson has been charged with Disposal of Bodies with a court set bond of $250,000.
Police ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or through the anonymous tip-line at 8666-888-TIPS (8477).
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