Overview

Heather Christine Boisvert disappeared in the summer of 2017 after last being seen speaking with a friend outside a Providence convenience store. Nearly six years later, hikers discovered skeletal remains in a wooded conservation area in Coventry, Rhode Island. Following an extensive forensic investigation involving DNA and dental records, authorities confirmed in late 2024 that the remains belonged to Heather. Her identity was publicly announced in February 2025, and investigators continue to classify her death as suspicious while seeking information from the public.

Main Circumstances

1. Last seen alive on August 1, 2017 in Providence, Rhode Island.
2. Skeletal remains discovered on April 29, 2023 in Coventry, Rhode Island.
3. Positively identified through DNA analysis and dental records in late 2024.
4. Identity publicly released on February 5, 2025.
5. Death is being investigated as a suspicious homicide.
6. No arrests have been announced.

Detailed Case Breakdown

Heather Christine Boisvert: Identification Brings Answers, But Homicide Investigation Continues

Brief Case Summary

Date last seen: August 1, 2017
Last seen location: Providence Deli and Grill Mart, Providence, Rhode Island

Heather Christine Boisvert disappeared in the summer of 2017 after last being seen speaking with a friend outside a Providence convenience store. Nearly six years later, hikers discovered skeletal remains in a wooded conservation area in Coventry, Rhode Island. Following an extensive forensic investigation involving DNA and dental records, authorities confirmed in late 2024 that the remains belonged to Heather. Her identity was publicly announced in February 2025, and investigators continue to classify her death as suspicious while seeking information from the public.

Main Circumstances

1. Last seen alive on August 1, 2017 in Providence, Rhode Island.
2. Skeletal remains discovered on April 29, 2023 in Coventry, Rhode Island.
3. Positively identified through DNA analysis and dental records in late 2024.
4. Identity publicly released on February 5, 2025.
5. Death is being investigated as a suspicious homicide.
6. No arrests have been announced.

Heather Christine Boisvert Case Overview

Heather Christine Boisvert was 26 years old when she vanished from Providence, Rhode Island, on August 1, 2017. She was known to spend time throughout Providence, Cranston, and Coventry, but after that day she lost contact with family and friends.

For years, her disappearance remained unresolved. Then, on April 29, 2023, two hikers located skeletal human remains in the Truman Heights Conservation Area near Gadoury Avenue in Coventry. Detectives immediately opened a death investigation while forensic specialists worked to identify the victim.

The identification process proved lengthy due to the condition of the remains. Investigators relied on forensic anthropology, DNA testing, and dental records before confirming in November 2024 that the remains belonged to Heather Boisvert. Authorities publicly announced the identification on February 5, 2025.

According to Coventry Police, investigators believe Heather likely died shortly after her disappearance in 2017. Detectives have stated they believe her body had remained concealed in the wooded area for several years before wildlife activity scattered portions of the remains.

Police have not publicly disclosed Heather’s exact cause of death, citing the ongoing investigation. However, detectives have stated that both the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and evidence recovered during the investigation led them to classify her death as suspicious and investigate it as a homicide.

The investigation involves multiple agencies, including the Coventry Police Department, the Rhode Island State Police, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, the FBI, and the Rhode Island Office of the State Medical Examiners. Authorities continue to seek anyone who knew Heather during the months leading up to her disappearance or who may have information regarding her movements in Providence, Cranston, or Coventry during the summer of 2017.

Latest Investigation Information

As of the latest publicly available updates:

1. Heather’s remains have been positively identified through forensic DNA and dental comparison.
2. Detectives believe she died sometime shortly after disappearing in August 2017.
3. Authorities continue to investigate her death as a suspicious homicide.
4. No suspect has been publicly identified.
5. No arrests have been announced.
6. Investigators continue requesting tips from anyone who had contact with Heather or possesses information about her disappearance or death.