Barre City, Vermont – Vermont State Police renewed appeals in a 1958 Barre City homicide unsolved.
According to a Wednesday statement from Vermont State Police, the case involves Doris Baker, who was found deceased inside her Barre City business on February 19, 1958, Wednesday. She was 45 years old.
Investigators determined Baker’s death was a homicide. The case remains open more than six decades later.
In a social media post marking the anniversary of her death, state police said anyone with information about Baker’s killing — or any other unsolved homicide — is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit at 802-244-8781.
Authorities did not release additional investigative details in the anniversary notice. No arrests have been announced in connection with the case.
Cold cases such as Baker’s continue to be reviewed periodically as forensic tools and investigative methods evolve. Police have not indicated whether new evidence has recently emerged but emphasized the importance of public cooperation.
The appeal serves as a reminder of one of Barre City’s long-standing unsolved cases, which remains part of the community’s historical record. For younger residents and students learning local history, the case highlights how some investigations can span generations.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators directly rather than post tips publicly.
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