Boston police investigate dead body at home owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband

Boston police responded to an "investigate person" call at 25 Malta Street in the Mattapan neighborhood on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at about 1:52 p.m. Officers found a deceased individual on the property and the homicide unit took over the investigation. The identity of the dead person, the cause of death, and whether foul play is involved have not been released.

The house, a seven‑bedroom building built in 1910 and valued at more than $919,000, is owned by Conan Harris, the husband of U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley. The property is a rental that has been on the market for about a month. Pressley's office issued a statement saying, "The congresswoman extends her deepest condolences to the impacted family." Harris, a former felon who now works as a safety consultant, was earlier in the day delivering remarks at a library ceremony on Pressley's behalf. No evidence links the congresswoman or Harris to the death.