Identified! CT - East Haven, Frontage Rd behind former Bradlees store, WhtFem 18-28, UP10796, Wrapped in Paint-Spotted Tarp, Aug'75 - Patricia Meleady Newsome

[John/Jane Doe]

https://www.facebook.com/100057285916319/posts/721141039805420

 

[Caring1]

Not only that but it likely came off the cuff for her. With cameras in my face, and the emotions she was dealing with at that time, I'd have likely drawn a complete blank! I'd like to think I could come up with something as wonderful as Mary Ann did.

I am so happy for the family to finally have some answers.

She did such a wonderful job expressing herself and with all of her responses to the media. It was so heart wrenching and full of emotions, I cannot even begin to imagine. I especially loved her advice to all hopeful families still waiting for answers to get the information out there no matter how long it’s been and don’t give up or ever stop. So happy to see that her husband and her family are and have been such a huge support for her over the years. I don’t know Mary Ann but I felt very proud of her standing up there and holding it all together. I believe she said Patricia (she called her Tricia) will be placed with her mother for burial. She provided her DNA and that changed everything. RIP Patricia and welcome home.

 

[John/Jane Doe]

East Haven police identify victim of 1975 cold case homicide

East Haven police said they identified the victim of a cold case homicide from nearly 48 years ago.

www.wtnh.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

East Haven Cold Case: Murdered Teen Jane Doe Identified After 48 Years

Patricia Newsom was a teenager when she was murdered and her bound body dumped in an East Haven drainage ditch off I-95 the summer of 1975.

patch.com

 

[John/Jane Doe]

East Haven Police ID Victim of Cold Case Homicide From 1975

East Haven police have identified an 18-year-old young woman who was found dead in a drainage ditch in August 1975 through the help of DNA. Police said Monday they have identified her as Patricia Newsom. She was found bound, gagged and wrapped in a tarp in a drainage ditch on Frontage Road on...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

 

[HmmMysterious]

The suspect in Patricia's murder, Glen Askeborn, committed a similar crime in Maine where she might have run away to. Is it possible that he took her to Connecticut?

 

[DSCrime]

RIP Patricia Newsom and my condolences to her family

East Haven Jane DOE Identified after Nearly 50 Years Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy Sister Had Made Extensive Outreach through Social Media

"According to Captain Joseph M. Murgo of the East Haven Police Department, "Our journey began with many setbacks and challenges, but we always had the goal of bringing closure to Patricia's family as our top priority. We never lost hope and we were determined to make an identification. Once we were referred to Identifinders International by the New Haven County Prosecutor's Cold Case Unit, I was confident that we would finally be able to give our "Jane Doe" a name. Today I am humbled and honored to be able to say that what we all worked so hard on has become a reality.".

"We are grateful to the EHPD for their long-term collaboration and the trust they placed in us for Patricia's identification. The case required 2 ½ years to solve, due to the poor condition of the DNA. This case is an excellent example of the benefit of using FGG on cold cases. Special thanks go to Linda Doyle, Senior Forensic Genetic Genealogist, for her work on the case", said Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, President of Identifinders."

 

[SimsGuy67]

I can't believe it. I honestly can't believe it! I have heard of both cases, but never put two and two together. This gives some hope that more Jane and John Doe's are in fact reported missing and in NamUs.

 

[silverbashful]

Absolutely. He is still alive so let's hope they can bring him to justice

 

[MadMcGoo]

I’m so glad she’s been identified! Now time to bring her murderer to justice.

Rest peacefully now Patricia.

 

[phantomstrider]

Her reconstruction does look a lot like Patricia I’m surprised no one sent her in as a match. I’m thankful she has been identified.

 

[iamshadow21]

Sleep well, Patricia.

 

[blooboyy77]

What an absolute darling. Departed the world a year and a half before I entered it. All of my life this woman was unidentified, and now she has her name back and her family has closure. I'm so happy for you, Patricia. Peace.

 

[coco]

I’ve thought about this girl many times over the years, so pleased she’s been given her name back! Can anyone please clarify for me the time between her running away and when she was discovered? I haven’t had the chance to watch the press conference yet?

 

[HmmMysterious]

I’ve thought about this girl many times over the years, so pleased she’s been given her name back! Can anyone please clarify for me the time between her running away and when she was discovered? I haven’t had the chance to watch the press conference yet?

Per her sister's Facebook page for her, Patricia disappeared in or after July of 1973. She was found on August 12, 1975.

 

[Bit of hope]

I never would have associated the recon with Patricia. Sincere condolences to her loved ones. May you rest in peace Patricia.

 

[Beekarina]

So glad her sister knows what happened now and hope there will be justice.

 

[Beekarina]

I wonder if her friend she ran away with may also be missing? So many young people from that era were not reported, or were only searched for locally since things were so very different back then. I remember Patricia's sister posting in her thread here. So glad she is able to bring her home now.

 

[DS2021]

Do we know if the possible suspect is still alive? They were released on a separate murder charge in 2009. I believe legal name is now Samantha Glenner, but they were born glen robert askeborn

 

[HmmMysterious]

Do we know if the possible suspect is still alive? They were released on a separate murder charge in 2009. I believe legal name is now Samantha Glenner, but they were born glen robert askeborn

I think she's still alive (the suspect transitioned as a female in the 80's). Glenner was charged not too long ago with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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