March 5, 2025– Holland, Massachusetts – On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the afternoon hours, there was  a heavy law enforcement presence in the 100 block area of Union Road in Holland. A body was later recovered in connection to a missing persons investigation being conducted by local and state police.

The victim has been identified as Austin Schepper, 29, of Sturbridge. 

District Attorney Anthony Gulluni extends his condolences to the victim’s family.

This remains an ongoing investigation by the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office, Sturbridge Police and Holland Police. 

Any information regarding the investigation should be sent to the Hampden District Attorney’s State Police Detective Unit at (413) 505-5993.