Florida man accused of putting his mother’s body into a river with chains and cinder blocks, then reported her missing

A Florida man has been arrested after authorities alleged that he disposed of his mother’s body in a river and later reported her missing. Investigators say the case unfolded over several months and involved financial activity, surveillance technology, and the discovery of human remains in a nearby county.

Florida Man Arrested After Mother’s Body Found in River

Joshua Cullen, 47, was arrested following an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities announced the arrest after investigators connected him to the death and disposal of his mother’s remains.

At present, Cullen has been charged with:

  • Neglect of an elderly person
  • Abuse of a dead human body

Officials have indicated that additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues…

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