SANDWICH – Sandwich and Mass State Police detectives spent several hours at an apparent crime scene Monday morning. Sandwich Firefighters responded to a reported brush fire at 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, the Sandwich Recreation Oakcrest Cove golf course. Firefighters determined a vehicle was on fire as well and called in police to investigate. The Medical Examiner’s officer was also notified.
From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois has announced that The MA State Police Detectives Unit assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office and the Sandwich Police Department are actively investigating an incident involving a car fire and the discovery of human remains. A 911 call was made in the morning hours of November 11, 2024, when a burned vehicle was discovered in the vicinity of Quaker Meeting House Road in the town of Sandwich. Upon local authorities responding to the call human remains were discovered inside the burned vehicle.
Following a preliminary investigation, the District Attorney wants to reassure the public that there is no threat to public safety. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details are available at this time.
Update from D.A. on Tuesday: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois has announced that on November 11, 2024, during the predawn hours, a vehicle entered the area of Peter’s Pond in Sandwich. Upon arriving at the last cottage, the vehicle left the paved road, drove around the cottage and into the woods. Due to the pitch of the wooded terrain, the vehicle came to a stop leaning on the passenger side. A fire was ignited that ultimately engulfed the entire vehicle. The driver / owner has been identified as Susan Lauber, 86-years-old, of Sandwich. Next of kin has been notified.
