If you do not see a specific victim on the below list please let us know. We encourage those with information that can assist in the identification and arrest of those responsible for any unsolved murder to contact us or the investigating agency. Examples include cases which are beyond the statute of limitations, cases in which the defendant was acquitted after trial, and cases involving legal defenses, such as self-defense.Ĭurrently, Maine State Police has unsolved murder cases back as far as the 1950’s. Not included are cases in which there is evidence which establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that the person responsible is dead, or constitutional and legal principles preclude prosecution. Semper Memento “Always Remember”Īn unsolved homicide is a known or potential homicide case in which three years or more have passed without an individual having been charged. To exhaust all leads with the purpose of bringing resolution and justice for the victims, their families and the people of the State of Maine. To use all resources to review, analyze, and investigate with renewed insight, our State’s unsolved homicide and missing person cases. Despite our best efforts and collective use of available resources, some cases are not immediately solved ( Click to see the list of unsolved homicides). Between 20, the Maine State Police had a combined murder and manslaughter by negligence clearance rate of over 100%. The Portland and Bangor Police departments investigate homicide cases occurring within their respective jurisdictions. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Units investigate homicides throughout the state. Mission Statement: To use all resources to review, analyze, and investigate with renewed insight, our State’s unsolved homicide and missing person cases. These investigations consist of cases which were unresolved with initial investigative efforts. This unit was created for the purpose of investigating unsolved homicides. It consists of a prosecutor and a victim witness advocate from the Attorney General’s Office, a Lieutenant and two detectives from the Maine State Police, and a forensic chemist from the Maine State Police Crime Lab. The Office of the Attorney General, along with the Maine State Police, selected members to form the unit. In 2015, the 127th Legislature approved funding for an Unsolved Homicide Unit. Investigative Records and Record Requests.

Crime in Maine 2012 2012 Crime in Maine.

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Unsolved serial killers from the 50s