A decade-old mystery involving a bear cub carcass found in Central Park has been resolved, with presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitting his role in the incident. The bear cub, discovered in the park in October 2013, was revealed to have been placed there by Kennedy himself.
In a video shared on social media, Kennedy disclosed to comedian Roseanne Barr that the bear cub had been in his van after he collected it from the roadside following a fatal accident. He claimed he intended to skin the bear for its meat, as it is legal in New York State to take home roadkill bears if one has the proper tag from law enforcement.
However, the bear never made it to his home in Westchester. After a busy day of falconing and a late dinner at a steakhouse, Kennedy decided to stage the bear’s discovery by placing it on top of a bicycle beneath a bush in the park, mimicking an accident scene. He explained that he thought it would be humorous for anyone who found it.
The bear, weighing 44 pounds and only six months old, made headlines when a dog walker stumbled upon it. Police initially investigated the case, taking the bicycle for fingerprints, but the mystery surrounding its origin remained unsolved for nearly ten years.
In a recent interview, Kennedy expressed that he felt compelled to reveal the truth ahead of an anticipated exposé. The New Yorker published the details, showcasing not only Kennedy’s involvement but also his eccentric past and motivations for running for office.
Kennedy’s campaign has faced numerous challenges and controversies, and he has seen a decline in support in recent weeks as he continues to fight for ballot access in various states.