Hartford, ME Area Cold Cases

Name
Helen CaronAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Helen caron died in an apartment fire on ash street in lewiston on october 2, 2001. The origin of that fire is believed to be arson. It does not appear that helen caron was targeted. The fire overtook the building and helen was unable to escape. Suspects have been interviewed.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Chester CarruthersAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/13/76, carruthers' mother reported her son had been missing for two weeks. On 05/13/81, human remains were discovered behind a residence off route 35 in harrison, maine. They were later identified as carruthers.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Donald DunlapAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 06, 1988 at 1757 hours, dunlap's body was discovered on the bedroom floor of his apartment by management after neighbors complained of a strong odor in the building. Investigation revealed that an altercation/ struggle took place in the living room at or near the couch and coffee table. The case remains open.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Judith HandAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/10/71, hand returned home from school at 1410 hours. Hand then left home at 1450 hours to go to a residence to collect owed baby-sitting money. Hand never returned home and was reported missing at 2015 hours. Hand's body was discovered on 09/23/71 under a sawdust pile located off high street in farmington. Suspect was interviewed on this caseAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Brian KowalczykAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Kowalczyk was home alone on 11-06-86. He was found dead in his home by winthrop police who were sent there by his wife when she was unable to raise him by telephone. Mrs. Kowalczyk was in new york at the time of his death searching for a new home for the couple. Police found signs of a struggle inside. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Kowalczyk worked as a snap on tool salesman.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Dorothy MillikenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 6, 1976 at approximately 0440 hours, the body of dorothy milliken was found lying outside of beal's laundromat at 969 lisbon street in lewiston, maineAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Steven O'NeilAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 11/03/89 at approximately 0200 hours, o'neil died as the result of a residential fire. Investigation revealed that the fire was set with a flammable liquid. A suspect has been interviewed in this case.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Everette PeaseAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 12-07-87, pease was found dead lying in his bed. The window over his bed was open. The tv was on, the wood stove was cold and a bag of groceries, with a newspaper dated 12-03-87, were located on the table.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Tabitha PursleyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
A 9-1-1 call was placed at 5:37 p.M. To the lewiston/auburn dispatch center from 88 elm street. The caller, joshua b. Gordon reported that his girlfriend, tabitha n. Pursley date of birth 06-11-85, had hung herself inside her closet in their bedroom.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Raymond WeedAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Butch, as he was known by friends and family, was killed at his residence on main street in wilton on december 23, 2003. He was killed while sitting in his home officeAgency
Maine State Police