GUILTY CT - Cynthia Cannon, 35, Wolcott, 6 May 2010

[krazyfingerzz]

Thanks for that update, darlin gal. I had looked earlier and couldn't believe that they still hadn't found Cynthia. He's obviously not a fit man, so I was thinking he couldn't have been too far away from civilization when he tried to cover his tracks. The place she was found really appears to be in a different area from where the car and other evidence were left. I hope her family, especially the kids, can find some peace, although I never think that comes until much, much later.

 

[scarlet]

the industrial park on Knotter Drive, where the remains were found, is very close to interstates 84 and 691 - and also pretty close to Cannon's "office" in Plantsville.

per local news, trucker alerted police

http://www.wfsb.com/news/23585893/detail.html

Rest in peace, Cynthia - I am so sorry that it came to this.

 

[darlin gal]

video
http://www.courant.com/community/ch...hia-cannon-cheshire-body-0517,0,2978875.story


A trucker found a body in an industrial park Monday night that authorities believe may be that of Cynthia Cannon, the 35-year-old woman reported missing May 7.

The body, which police said was found on Knotter Drive, hasn't been positively identified. But Police Chief Neil O'Leary said police strongly believe it is Cannon's because of the clothing on the body and its proximity to Cannon's husband's business.

The medical examiner is expected to identify the remains today using DNA and dental records.

O'Leary said the trucker, who works at an industrial park on Knotter Drive, noticed a tarp on a grassy field off the road on Friday and mentioned it to his wife.

She had seen news reports about the missing woman and suggested he take a closer look.

The tarp was 15 to 20 feet off the road near a bridge abutment. The trucker went to the tarp about 7:30 p.m., lifted it and saw the body. He called 911.

State police are processing the scene for evidence.

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/05/18/news/local/483848.txt

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:12 AM EDT
BY MICHAEL PUFFER REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN

CHESHIRE -- Days of intense searching for a missing 35-year-old Wolcott woman believed murdered likely came to an end Monday night when police found a woman's body in a grassy field.

 

[Mia]

Thankful they at least finally found Cynthia's body.
This really sounds like a horrendous crime to me. With all of the blood on the couch and on the wall above the couch, it sounds like she was bludgeoned to death. It also doesn't appear from the photos that PC has any visible wounds as a result of a struggle, so he probably attacked her while she was sleeping or not expecting it. were the kids in the house when she was murdered? I don't even want to think about that.
This guy just completely grosses me out. What a loser. I can't believe he even had an office for 'business card' sales. Business cards are cheap to have made - how many would one have to sell to even pay the rent at a Main St location, much less turn a profit? I wonder why Cynthia married him. He clearly has nothing going for him in the looks department, and apparently he doesn't have any money and isn't all that bright. I can't imagine he has a glowing personality either. Unfortunately, some women really feel like they need a father for their child/children, and will take anyone they can get to fill that role. It sounds like Cynthia had a full-time job; she would have been much better off on her own than with this creep. Ugh.
How could PC possibly think he would get away with this? It continually amazes me that men who murder their wives think there's any chance in he&& that they're going to get away with it. Everyone knows the spouse is the first person looked at in a missing person or murder case. And that's not even taking into consideration the massive amount of blood evidence left behind. The number of women murdered by their husbands lately is alarming; it seems to be an epidemic.
RIP Cynthia. PC is not going to get away with this, no way in he&&. But if he pleads not guilty, I will be shocked. He can't be that delusional, can he?

 

[BeanE]

Autopsy planned on Cheshire body
Likely that of missing Wolcott woman

Updated: Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 12:27 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 8:50 AM EDT

Cheshire, Conn. (WTNH) - An autopsy is expected to help determine whether a body found in Cheshire is that of a Wolcott woman who has been missing for more than a week.

Police continue to block off a section of Knotter Drive where a truck driver found the body. Police think it's the body of Cindy Cannon, who disappeared a week and a half ago.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/crime/body-found-cindy-cannon

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.wfsb.com/news/23595606/detail.html

Cynthia Cannon's Husband Charged In Her Death

POSTED: 2:13 pm EDT May 18, 2010
UPDATED: 3:04 pm EDT May 18, 2010

WOLCOTT, Conn. -- A body found Monday night in Cheshire has been identified as missing Wolcott mother Cynthia Cannon, police said.

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Rest in Peace Cynthia.

 

[Amity]

Body Found In Cheshire ID'd As Missing Wolcott Woman


A body found in Wolcott Monday night has been identified as that of missing
Wolcott mother Cynthia Cannon.

http://www.wfsb.com/tu/5PP7DM36y.html

 

[BeanE]

Body Found In Cheshire ID'd As Missing Wolcott Woman


A body found in Wolcott Monday night has been identified as that of missing
Wolcott mother Cynthia Cannon.

http://www.wfsb.com/tu/5PP7DM36y.html

The medical examiner ruled Tuesday that Cynthia Cannon died of blunt traumatic head injury and stab wounds to the chest. Police said Cynthia was stabbed two times and hit four times in the head. Police were still searching for the weapons used in the attack on Tuesday.

 

[webrocket]

thankfully the trucker kept his eyes open and saw the tarp from the road.

very sad and I hope the perp rots.

 

[Blue Ridge]

RIP Cynthia. Prayers for your poor babies....so, so sad :-(

 

[darlin gal]

After stabbing his wife twice and hitting her four times in the head, a Wolcott man then loaded her body into an SUV while their children slept and dumped the body in Cheshire, according to new information released by police Tuesday.A body found by a truck driver and his wife in a wooded area off a Cheshire road Monday was positively identified Tuesday as being that of missing Wolcott mother and Girl Scout leader Cynthia Cannon.'
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The medical examiner ruled Tuesday that Cynthia Cannon died of blunt traumatic head injury and stab wounds to the chest. Police said Cynthia was stabbed two times and hit four times in the head. Police were still searching for the weapons used in the attack on Tuesday.Chief Neil O'Leary, of the Wolcott Police Department, said, "Obviously looking for a knife, and we're also looking for something that would cause blunt force trauma to her head."

Cynthia Cannon was last seen May 6 and was reported missing by her husband the next day. Police said they believe Cynthia was killed inside her Spindle Hill Road home while her two children and mother-in-law slept. Police said they believe Patrick Cannon then loaded his wife's lifeless body into her own SUV and dumped her remains in Cheshire.

Police said they believe Patrick Cannon then drove around, dropping various pieces of evidence, including rope and a bloodied sleeping bag, at multiple places. Police said they believe Patrick attempted to throw the sleeping bag in the Scoville Reservoir, but it became entangled in a tree. The sleeping bag was ultimately found by the mayor's daughter, police said.

After disposing of the evidence, police said they believe Patrick went to his Plantsville business to clean up before dumping Cynthia's Jeep Liberty about a mile or two from the couple's home. Police said they believe Patrick then walked home to his awakening children who he then took to breakfast at Bill and Sam's in Wolcott before dropping them off at school.O'Leary said, "By the time the children woke up at 6 a.m., we think that all of his work was done." After dropping off his children off at school, police said Patrick Cannon then went to his office and used his computer until about 9 a.m. He then reported his wife missing Friday night, police said. Cynthia's decomposing body was spotted beneath a tarp by the side of a Cheshire road by truck driver Steve Bradshaw Monday night.

News that Patrick Cannon stayed at a hotel near where the body was found the night before his arrest with his mother and 5-year-old son. Police said Patrick stayed at the hotel Saturday night while officers conducted a search and seizure of hte home.

http://www.wfsb.com/news/23595606/detail.html

 

[webrocket]

I suppose this one should be recategorized as found deceased.

Tragic story.

 

[BeanE]

Wolcott mom was stabbed and beaten
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:13 AM EDT

Police are still looking for a weapon.

"We're still in search of the murder weapon, or murder weapons," said Wolcott's Acting Police Chief Neil O'Leary, who is overseeing the investigation. "Obviously we're looking for a knife and something that would cause blunt force trauma to the head, so that aspect of the investigation is continuing."

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/05/19/news/local/483986.txt

 

[cluciano63]

A mod needs to put "found deceased" on this thread, before it gets buried...it was already on the second page...another sad ending, but not so surprising anymore.

 

[JLMcKenna83]

R.I.P Cynthia. :rose:

At least LE caught this monster.

 

[BeanE]

Friday, May 21, 2010 7:11 AM EDT
Arrest possible, thanks to volunteers
Public helps uncover evidence in Cannon case

After friends of Cannon alerted police to the suspicious circumstances surrounding her disappearance, an investigation began that led to the arrest of her husband, Patrick J. Cannon Sr.

Friends, acquaintances and volunteers from the community later played key roles in uncovering evidence that strengthened the case against Patrick Cannon and led to the discovery of her body 10 days after she was reported missing.

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The outpouring of support and citizen participation distinguishes the Wolcott homicide from other missing person searches.

Wolcott's Acting Police Chief, Neil O'Leary, who has been involved in more than 200 homicide investigations during his 27-year career in law enforcement, said he has never had this much help from the public.

"Absolutely, without question, this is the biggest volunteer effort I've ever seen," said O'Leary, who has been overseeing the multi-jurisdictional investigation.

After Cynthia Cannon disappeared, a determined group of volunteers came to the police station every morning, offering to help with ground searches even when the chances of finding her seemed grim. As many as 100 volunteers attended.

They combed local streets and back roads, and were given instructions to look for anything suspicious, including signs that bushes or grass had been disturbed. When they found evidence, they were told, don't touch it.

Police split up the volunteers into groups of 10, each led by a captain, who was either a police officer or member of the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department.

Deputy Police Chief Don E. Therkildsen Sr. organized the day-to-day operations, marking an enlarged map with highlighters to show which areas had been searched to avoid duplicating efforts.

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/05/21/news/local/484414.txt

 

[truthsleuth]

Friday, May 21, 2010 7:11 AM EDT
Arrest possible, thanks to volunteers
Public helps uncover evidence in Cannon case
After friends of Cannon alerted police to the suspicious circumstances surrounding her disappearance, an investigation began that led to the arrest of her husband, Patrick J. Cannon Sr.
Friends, acquaintances and volunteers from the community later played key roles in uncovering evidence that strengthened the case against Patrick Cannon and led to the discovery of her body 10 days after she was reported missing.
snip
The outpouring of support and citizen participation distinguishes the Wolcott homicide from other missing person searches.
Wolcott's Acting Police Chief, Neil O'Leary, who has been involved in more than 200 homicide investigations during his 27-year career in law enforcement, said he has never had this much help from the public.
"Absolutely, without question, this is the biggest volunteer effort I've ever seen," said O'Leary, who has been overseeing the multi-jurisdictional investigation.
After Cynthia Cannon disappeared, a determined group of volunteers came to the police station every morning, offering to help with ground searches even when the chances of finding her seemed grim. As many as 100 volunteers attended.
They combed local streets and back roads, and were given instructions to look for anything suspicious, including signs that bushes or grass had been disturbed. When they found evidence, they were told, don't touch it.
Police split up the volunteers into groups of 10, each led by a captain, who was either a police officer or member of the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department.
Deputy Police Chief Don E. Therkildsen Sr. organized the day-to-day operations, marking an enlarged map with highlighters to show which areas had been searched to avoid duplicating efforts.
http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/05/21/news/local/484414.txt

If only all such cases had this kind of determined volunteer effort. In some cases, lives would be saved. In others, victims would be returned to their families so much sooner. Either way, a win all around.

And high praises to the truck driver who found Cynthia. He got out of his truck, checked under the tarp, and found her. What he did was not easy, and he will never forget that day or that image, but what he did was right. Good for him.

 

[grayjay]

New Court Date Set For Patrick Cannon, Accused In Wife's Brutal Slaying
May 26, 2010

WATERBURY — — Patrick Cannon, accused in the slaying of his 35-year-old wife, made a brief appearance in Superior Court today, where a judge set a probable cause hearing for July 2.

The judge gave him until June 10 to get an attorney.

Cynthia Cannon's body was found under a tarp in a Cheshire industrial park. The mother of two disappeared just before Mother's Day weekend.

http://articles.courant.com/2010-05-26/news/hc-wolcott-cannon-0527-20100526_1_police-dogs-and-dozens-patrick-cannon-state-police

 

[OkieGranny]

From January 2014:

http://www.myrecordjournal.com/sout...nessman-gets-65-years-for-murder-of-wife.html

A Plantsville businessman was sentenced to 65 years in prison Friday for killing his wife with a knife and hammer then attempting to hide her body in a ditch on the Southington-Cheshire town line.