NH NH - Connecticut River Valley Killer (1980s)

[Aurora90]

 

[DetectiveDraper]

There are three (arguably) groups of victims jmho. There are those who were killed on site and left at the same site (Cathy Millican, Lynda Moore, 1978 and 1986 respectively). I believe there was an element of stalking/"hunting" of a kind with these killings in that the killer may have surveilled the victims before the murders and followed them to the CS.

How far away did Cathy Milican live from the nature preserve she was found in?

Cathy's murder seems "random" to me -- like the killer was staking out the location, vs. Lynda Moore who was killed in her home. I feel like Cathy's killer went to that area with the intent to murder. The later would seem more indicative of stalking, JMHO.

 

[snooptroop88]

How far away did Cathy Milican live from the nature preserve she was found in?

Cathy's murder seems "random" to me -- like the killer was staking out the location, vs. Lynda Moore who was killed in her home. I feel like Cathy's killer went to that area with the intent to murder. The later would seem more indicative of stalking, JMHO.

Per sources online, Cathy was from Sunapee. She went from her job at a publishing company in Wilmot NH to the Chandler Brook Wetland Preserve in New London NH for the photographs. Sunapee to Wilmot is about a 22 min drive. Now, I don't know how reliable these sources are. Did she really go to the preserve from Wilmot or did she go to the preserve from home? For now, I'm assuming she went from Wilmot.

Wilmot back to the preserve is about 10 min drive.

I'm wondering, too, how obvious her camera equipment would have been to random passers-by.

 

[Max723]

Bumping this thread…

WMUR published an article about Jane and the CRVK yesterday (02/18/2025). Looks like ‘Swansea’ is spelled wrong in the article and it should be ‘Swanzey’ NH.

This article also mentions the following about the Kerryville home that was searched in May 2024, ‘News 9 Investigates has learned through sources that possible evidence was removed from the home that day and that police interviewed a person who lives there. It wasn't the first time that the person was questioned in connection with at least one of the killings, but that person has not been charged with a crime.’

'Evil stepped into my life': Lone known survivor of suspected serial killer shares story

Jane Boroski was on her way home from the Cheshire County Fair on Aug. 6, 1988, when she stopped to grab a soda at a gas station in Swanzey. She soon found herself fighting for her life.

www.wmur.com

Also wanted to shared the Unsolved Mysteries episode that discusses the CRVK and Jane Boroski’s story.

Strangely, there’s also a story in this episode about Judge John Fairbanks who was committing fraud in Newport, NH and stole millions from his clients. The Fairbanks’ story is NOT connected to the CRVK, but Newport is in the same area where the killings were taking place. The fraud Fairbanks was committing was discovered in Newport in the late 1980’s and he went in the run. Apparently Fairbanks committed suicide a few years later in Las Vegas.

 

[DetectiveDraper]

Bumping this thread…

WMUR published an article about Jane and the CRVK yesterday (02/18/2025). Looks like ‘Swansea’ is spelled wrong in the article and it should be ‘Swanzey’ NH.

This article also mentions the following about the Kerryville home that was searched in May 2024, ‘News 9 Investigates has learned through sources that possible evidence was removed from the home that day and that police interviewed a person who lives there. It wasn't the first time that the person was questioned in connection with at least one of the killings, but that person has not been charged with a crime.’

'Evil stepped into my life': Lone known survivor of suspected serial killer shares story

Jane Boroski was on her way home from the Cheshire County Fair on Aug. 6, 1988, when she stopped to grab a soda at a gas station in Swanzey. She soon found herself fighting for her life.

www.wmur.com

Also wanted to shared the Unsolved Mysteries episode that discusses the CRVK and Jane Boroski’s story.

Strangely, there’s also a story in this episode about Judge John Fairbanks who was committing fraud in Newport, NH and stole millions from his clients. The Fairbanks’ story is NOT connected to the CRVK, but Newport is in the same area where the killings were taking place. The fraud Fairbanks was committing was discovered in Newport in the late 1980’s and he went in the run. Apparently Fairbanks committed suicide a few years later in Las Vegas.

Thanks for keeping us updated. Very interesting about the judge ... I will have to re-watch that episode.

 

[pinklove0015]

Lived in Claremont for a year. obsessed with these murders. I hope someday it is solved.

 

[smile22]

saw on the interwebs on the ne serial killer page that some women commented her dad knew the ctrvsk and that he went to the police but it was not taken seriously, she stated her father passed away with the info to his grave but when his daughters did find out they would be shocked.

she posted this 4 5 hours ago and never responded i think things like these tend to be hearsay and not factual

 

[Beekarina]

It is pretty common for people to discuss all kinds of "whodunnit" theories locally. I've heard all kinds of things over the years.

 

[snowleopard]

I haven't seen it mentioned here and it's a little iffy to post I guess
, but there is an excellent podcast about the CRVK called 'Dark Valley'. The host is quite fair and sensitive to the victims and does some pretty deep investigating into a number of suspects not mentioned here. I think its a must-listen (I'm not affiliated at all).

 

[t.nichevo]

Anyone listened to the podcast mentioned above? In the final few episodes they identify a pretty good suspect.

Long story short, a worker for the Whitcomb paving company was supposed to visit Lynda Moore on the day of her murder. He can be placed at the scene of the crim at 11 AM, 1 PM (time of murder AND he placed himself there), and 3 PM (When Lynda's husband passes him when hes returning to the house). This employee was a travelling foreman and travelled all across the the Connecticut River Valley for the company. This suspect also lived in West Swanzey, the town where Jane Boroski was attacked. There are other things that line up too, but I would recommend people listen

 

[Gabry L]

I recommend that people listen to the "Invisible Tears" podcast instead of "Dark Valley." Invisible Tears is Jane Boroski's podcast. Her own story, in her own words, as well as her advocacy for justice in other cold cases. The last episode of season 5 is about how the Dark Valley host betrayed and exploited Jane, and how difficult that was for Jane to experience. Personally, in situations like these, I will always choose to support the official media created by survivors or victims' family members, as opposed to media created by people without a personal connection to a case.

 

[t.nichevo]

I recommend that people listen to the "Invisible Tears" podcast instead of "Dark Valley." Invisible Tears is Jane Boroski's podcast. Her own story, in her own words, as well as her advocacy for justice in other cold cases. The last episode of season 5 is about how the Dark Valley host betrayed and exploited Jane, and how difficult that was for Jane to experience. Personally, in situations like these, I will always choose to support the official media created by survivors or victims' family members, as opposed to media created by people without a personal connection to a case.

I understand, and I agree with some of the things that Jane says. For example, they could have advertised "Invisible Tears" and pushed some listeners their way. Some things I am not sure about the issue. The reporter sold the podcast to another media company? Personally, I want as many people to hear about the case as possible and finally get it solved. Jane Boroski does not own the case. There are 7+ victims who have never received justice for a set of horiffic crimes. I believe "Dark Valley" did a good job at bringing new possible suspects to light and treated the case with respect. It was great to have a proper investigative journalist digging into it this time.

I have the utmost respect for Jane and the work she does to get publicity for all unsolved cases in the north east, and the pressure she puts on law enforcement. However, I think "Dark Valley" is a worthwile project.