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Skull Found in Concrete at Boston Pier Prompts Mob-Related Speculation

10:55 PM, 11/24/2025
Skull Found in Concrete at Boston Pier Prompts Mob-Related Speculation

Workers at Boston's Black Falcon Terminal uncovered what appears to be a skull encased in concrete while repairing a pier. A forensic anthropologist has been called in to determine whether the remains are human. Experts say the find has sparked immediate speculation about a possible mob-style disposal, though authorities stress that any link is unconfirmed. If the material is confirmed as human remains, state police are expected to open a criminal investigation.

Workers repairing a pier in South Boston uncovered what appears to be a skull encased in concrete during routine repairs last week, a discovery that has unsettled the local community.

The crew was performing concrete work at the Black Falcon Terminal when they exposed the object. Local authorities have secured the scene and brought in a forensic anthropologist to determine whether the remains are human and to establish an approximate age and origin.

Expert reaction and local context

A law enforcement expert, Todd McGee, said the discovery has naturally prompted speculation about a possible mob-style disposal method:

“The gut reaction is to make some connection to a mob hit and how they dispose of the body.”

Those comments have revived memories of South Boston's notorious criminal past, including figures such as James "Whitey" Bulger, who once operated in the area. Investigators caution that any apparent historical connection is speculative until forensic analysis provides evidence.

What investigators are doing next

If the forensic anthropologist confirms the material is human, the Massachusetts State Police are expected to open a criminal investigation. Forensic teams will attempt to identify the remains, determine time and cause of death if possible, and search for additional evidence at the site and in archival records.

Officials have not released further details about the object or a timeline for test results. Residents and workers in the area have been asked to avoid the site while investigators complete their work.

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