Updated: Murder of Leslie Spellman added October 10, 2009
College Student Disappears Decades Ago.
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According to those that knew her, 17 year old Lynne Schulze was a typical All-American girl enjoying her freshman year at Middlebury college in Middlebury, Vermont. On the afternoon of December 10, 1971, she was on her way to take an college exam. She told her friends that she had to go back to her dorm room and get a pen. She never made it to the exam. When her friends went to her dorm room, they noticed all of her belongings and her wallet were still there. There were unconfirmed sightings that the Simsbury, Connecticut native was seen hitchhiking on Route 7 southbound but it was never confirmed. At one time it was rumored that she had indicated to a friend in the fall of 1971 that she had considered dropping out of society and starting anew. More than 35 years later, her family has not heard anything from her. It seems likely that Schulze may have been a victim of foul play. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Lynne Schulze please contact the Middlebury, Vermont Police Department at 802-388-3191. For more information on this case click on
Serial Killer Never Caught in Series of Brutal MurdersOn August 6, 1988 Jane Boroski escaped death when she barely survived an attack from an unknown man just outside a small market in Swansea, New Hampshire. She was brutally stabbed twenty-seven times. It is believed that she is the lone survivor of a serial killer that killed at least six women. All six of the women were stabbed to death in the Connecticut River Valley near Route 91 in both Vermont and New Hampshire. The victims were Mary Elizabeth Critchley, was found deceased in New London, New Hampshire on October 24, 1978. Bernice Courtemanche, a 17-year-old nurse's aide was last seen May 30, 1984 in West Claremont, New Hampshire. Her remains were found in Kellyville, New Hampshire on April 9, 1986. Ellen Fried, a nurse was last seen in West Claremont, New Hampshire on July 20, 1984. Her remains were found in Kellyville, New Hampshire on September 19, 1985. Eva Morse, a single mother was last seen hitchhiking after leaving her place of work on July 10, 1985 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Her remains were located by a logger on April 25, 1986 in Unity, New Hampshire. Lynda Moore, was murdered in her home outside of Saxtons River, Vermont, on May 15, 1986. Barbara Agnew, a 36 year old nurse was missing for two months from a highway rest stop in Hartford, Vermont. She was found deceased near Advent Hill Road in Hartland, Vermont on March 28, 1987. All of these women were stabbed in similar areas and had their throats slit. There are a few suspects in the murders and Boroski has indicated that one of these suspects physically matches the description of the person who attacked her. Michael Nicholaou.
During the time of the murders, Nicholaou lived in the Holyoke, Massachusetts. His wife at the time had relatives that lived in Vermont. His residence was also very close to Interstate 91.
A few years ago in Florida, Nicholaou committed suicide after he killed his stepdaughter and wife. He is also believed to be responsible for the disappearance/murder of his former wife, Michelle Ashley. So far, Nicholaou has only been proven to be responsible for two murders. However, as police continue to investigate his history, that may soon change.
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Twenty-six year old Leslie Spellman was last seen alive in the town of Barre, Vermont on June 18, 1977. she had been hitchhiking her way to Arcadia National Park in Maine. She was found bludgeoned to death at Asticou Azalea Gardens in Northeast Harbor the next morning. Her dog who she was travelling with was found a half mile away. It is possible that her killer may have picked her up and killed her in Maine. The case has been unsolved for over thirty years. If you have any information as to who may have abducted and killed Leslie Spellman, please call the Maine State Police at 800-432-7381.
Murder of Rochester Man Still UnsolvedOn November 17, 2001 twenty eight year old Dean Webster was found shot to death in the backyard of his home on Sky Hollow Road. He had been discovered deceased by a friend. Webster was last seen alive the previous afternoon by a neighbor. There is a two thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of conviction of the person(s) responsible for his homicide. If you have any information about this case please call Det. Sgt. John Hagen at 802-234-9933 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-427-8477. |
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