A body found near the Des Moines River is now being called a homicide. On Wednesday, police combed the area near Vine Street and Southwest 1st Street after a passerby found the body of 56-year-old Stanley Golinsky of Des Moines.
“Where he was located at was between a bridge and a barrier of the river,” said Des Moines Police Sgt. Chris Scott. “Not a lot of people, unless they get off that bike trail and really walk close to the river, would have discovered this person.”
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He was spotting by someone walking on the bike trial who told a near-by construction worker, who then called police. After further investigation Wednesday night, police believe the injuries found on Golinsky’s body were signs of a homicide.
“What detectives were able to do was have a better idea of what the injuries on this person were and they are certain those injuries would have come from someone else,” said Scott. “They are still trying to determine the nature what had caused those injuries.”
Police are not sure exactly how long the body had been by the river but they believe it could have been up to 24 hours. If you or someone you know saw Stanley between Tuesday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, police would like to talk to you. Call detectives at 515-283-4865.
