Winooski, VT – State police are renewing calls for information in a decades-old homicide after marking the anniversary of the discovery of a Vermont man’s remains along the Winooski River.
According to Vermont State Police, the remains of 63-year-old Wendall Emslie were found on a small island in the Winooski River on Tuesday, March 23, 1977. Investigators later determined his death was a homicide, though the case remains unsolved more than four decades later.
Authorities said the circumstances surrounding Emslie’s death have never been fully established, and no arrests have been made. Investigators have repeatedly revisited the case over the years, following up on leads and reexamining evidence as forensic methods have evolved.
Police are again urging the public to come forward with any information, no matter how minor it may seem. Tips can be submitted directly to the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit or anonymously through tip lines.
Cold cases like Emslie’s continue to be a priority for law enforcement agencies across Vermont, as officials work to bring closure to families and communities affected by unresolved homicides. Advances in technology and renewed public awareness have helped solve similar cases in recent years, and authorities say even long-dormant investigations can see breakthroughs.
Anyone with information related to the death of Wendall Emslie is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit at 802-244-8781 or submit anonymous tips online.
Police emphasize that even decades-old details could prove critical in advancing the investigation.
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