Bowdoinham, Maine – The unsolved murder of Emily Chase, a beloved 90-year-old woman, has haunted the community for over 45 years. Chase, known for her baking and independence, was found dead in her home in 1978 with a fractured skull and brain damage. She was last seen getting her mail the day before her body was discovered.
Chase, who had previously run the Ram Island lighthouse with her first husband, was well-known in Bowdoinham where she raised her children. Despite her age and vulnerability, her killer or killers have never been brought to justice.
Chase’s great granddaughter, Sue-Ellen Baxter, expressed frustration and sadness over the senseless murder in a 2015 interview with CBS13. She questioned why someone would choose to harm a defenseless elderly woman who couldn’t fight back.
Maine State Police are now urging anyone with information about Emily Chase’s murder to come forward. They are hoping for new leads that may finally bring closure to this cold case. Individuals can contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207) 624-7143 or 1-800-452-4664, or use the online tip form to report any relevant information.
The community is eager for answers and justice for Emily Chase, who was taken from them so tragically and unjustly. The search for her killer continues as her memory lives on.
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