Orono, ME Area Cold Cases
Name
Brian AllenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 15, 2005 larry allen reported that he discovered his brother, brian allen, deceased in a trailer they shared together. The trailer was located near a blueberry field in the town of orland. Based on investigation into the cause of brian's death, this case was ruled a homicide and several interviews have been conductedAgency
Maine State Police
Name
James CassidyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 4-5-76, a burned-out green 1971 chrysler station wagon with massachusetts registration was discovered on a woods road off rte. 9 in amherst. The burned body of a white male was found within the vehicle, and was subsequently identified as james cassidy of brookline, massachusetts. Investigation determined that the vehicle fire was a result of arson. At the time of his death, cassidy was an executive employee of the brookline, massachusetts trust company bankAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Ellen ChoateAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Ellen choate, dob 11-26-51, went missing enroute from philadelphia, pa to bangor, maine on june 1, 1975. Her decomposed body was discovered off the old county road in newport on june 26, 1977.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Michael CochranAge
24Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
The body of 24 year old michael craig cochran was found on february 24, 1981 in dedham. Michael's body was found in the rubble of a cottage destroyed by fire.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Kenneth KramerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of 2-27-83, kenneth kramer left his home on rt. 182 in cherryfield with a person or persons unknown. He never returned home. His body was discovered by a passing motorist in township 10 sd on route 182 the next morning, just a few miles from his homeAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Shirley McAvoyAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 11-20-90, the skeletal remains of mcavoy were found wrapped in a quilt in spotsylvania, virginia. Her vehicle was ultimately found in georgia.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Robert McKeeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 20, 1975 at 3:30 am, robert mckee was found deceased at mcnally's texaco in newport. Mr. Mckee was the only attendant working at the gas station that night.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Beverly PolchiesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10-13-1984, beverly polchies was picked up in old town by old town p.D. For being intoxicated. They contacted indian island p.D., who picked her up and took her to the reservation. At approximately 8:30 pm, she was dropped off on route 2 in milford by indian island p.D. At approximately 10:00 pm, a small white vehicle pulled into emmc er with beverly polchies. The driver immediately left the emergency room area. Driver described as a white male, slender, 5'6" to 5' 8", appx. 30 to 35 yoa, appx. 150-160 pounds. Medical examiner's office ruled the death a homicide.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Barry PulkkinenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Barry pulkinen, dob 9-6-61, was found on the side of the road in indian purchase, just outside of millinocket on 5-7-88. He died five days later at maine medical center.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Christopher RinesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Rines was last seen alive on 04-12-91 with friends in pittsfield, maine. Information was that rines and his friends had been drinking and that rines may have had an altercation with one of his friends.Rines' body was discovered on 05-12-91 by divers that were searching the mill pond area, near where rines' coat had been discovered.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Arthur RobinsonAge
Cause of Death
RobberyInfo
Robinson was found dead behind the greenhouse where he had been living. Robbery was a possible motive. A number of people have been interviewed in this case.Agency
Maine State Police