Body found in Foster identified as missing Warwick woman
Mar 31, 2025
FOSTER, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have identified the human remains found in the woods in Foster last week.
The Rhode Island State Police confirmed Monday afternoon that the body discovered off of Plainfield Pike last Wednesday is 56-year-old Michele Romano.
Romano had been reported missing out o
f Warwick last summer by a family member, according to police.
Police have determined that Romano's death is suspicious in nature, though it remains unclear exactly how she died.
Anyone with information regarding Romano's disappearance or death is asked to contact the Rhode Island State Police by calling (401) 647-8039.
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