Pittstn Acdmy, ME Area Cold Cases
Name
Louis AlexanderAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Louis alexander and joseph savitch had been reported missing in 1994. Their bodies were discovered in a wooded area of masardis, maine in august 1997. The cause of death has been determined to be homicideAgency
Maine State Police
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
Alford BlakeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 15, 2003 alford blake was discovered dead in the driveway of his residence on wolf mountain in moscow, maine by his home health nurse. Blake was the victim of a homicide. Blake's residence had been ransacked. Blake was known to have a large amount of prescription medication in his residenceAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Lorna BrackettAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Lorna brackett and vincent white were last seen drinking at the u.S.A. Lounge in fairfield, maine on sunday 11-17-91. Witnesses saw both leave at 2200 hours, same date. On 11-18-91 at 0317 hours, waterville police were called by a neighbor who complained of loud voices and fireworks at 7 reservoir street. Police responded and found the house quiet. At 0535 hours, neighbors heard a loud explosion and witnessed a large fire at the house. Lorna and vincent were found insideAgency
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
Amy DrakeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Amy drake was reported missing to the skowhegan police department in late september 2006. On november 24, 2006 amy's remains were located by hunters in a wooded area off the river road in norridgewock. A suspect has been interviewed in the caseAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Lila DrewAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On the morning of march 18, 1977, lila drew was found lying on the floor of her residence in the town of masardis by her son maxwell drew. Drew's residence was located directly on route 11. Drew died as a result of inflicted trauma, which is believed to have occurred during the previous night. Drew was a retired school teacher from the neighboring ashland school system and she lived alone at the time of her deathAgency
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
Thomas HuntleyAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On 04-12-79 huntley died in a fire at his home on rt. 137 in winslow. The fire was investigated initially by the fire marshal's office. The investigation was later joined by the state police on 07-02-79 when it was determined the fire was suspicious. Investigation revealed that the fire was concentrated in the living room area, where the body was located. The fire burned quickly and with intense heat. The fire was discovered by the town sanitary personnel while on their garbage route.Agency
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
Raynald LevesqueAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Levesque was found dead in his residence on 04-06-94 at 1220 hours by a soft drink delivery man. Levesque owned and operated a bottle redemption center in a building behind his residence. Levesque's wife last saw her husband alive at 0815 hours, prior to leaving for work in madison that same day. Levesque's business office was located inside his residence. His residence was on the same grounds as the redemption center. It is theorized that the murderer entered levesque's residence to steal money. Levesque surprised the suspect, the suspect then killed levesque.Agency
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
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
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
Name
Michael RoderickAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10-16-2008, at approximately 7:30pm, michael roderick was found by a friend deceased in his residence located at 646 eastern avenue in augusta. Roderick had a reputation as a drug dealer and was also a convicted sex offender.Agency
Maine State Police
Name
Joseph SavitchAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Joseph savitch and louis alexander had been reported missing in 1994. Their bodies were discovered in a wooded area of masardis, maine in august 1997. The cause of death has been determined to be homicide. Please also see louis alexander listinAgency
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
Name
Vincent WhiteAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Vincent white and lorna brackett were last seen drinking at the u.S.A. Lounge in fairfield, maine on sunday 11-17-91. Witnesses saw both leave at 2200 hours, same date. On 11-18-91 at 0317 hours, waterville police were called by a neighbor who complained of loud voices and fireworks at 7 reservoir street. Police responded and found the house quite. At 0535 hours, neighbors heard a loud explosion and witnessed a large fire at the house. Lorna and vincent were found insideAgency
Maine State Police
Name
Charles WoodburnAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 2, 2010, charles e. Woodburn (dob 12-4-1951) was reported missing from his neck road home by family members. His remains were discovered in the fall of 2014Agency
Maine State Police