Dec 23, 2025

Police ID body of man found in wooded area near Salina YMCA

Posted Dec 23, 2025 5:00 PM
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SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating the recovery of a body  found in a wooded area near the YMCA building in Salina have identified the victim as 60-year old, Shane T. Duffy of Salina, according to a statement from Salina Police.

The cause of death was a heart attack and the contributing factors were chronic substance abuse, according to police. There was no indication of foul play.  A passerby found the deceased body and contacted police on Nov. 20.

There was no home address listed for Duffy, as he was deemed to be homeless.