Winthrop, ME – Maine State Police are again asking for the public’s help in solving the 1986 homicide of Brian Kowalczyk, who was found dead in his Winthrop home nearly 40 years ago.
According to Maine State Police, Kowalczyk was discovered deceased on November 6, 1986, inside his residence after his wife—who was out of state—was unable to reach him by phone. Officers who responded found evidence of a struggle but noted there were no signs of forced entry.
Kowalczyk, a Snap-On Tools salesman, was living alone at the time while his wife was in New York searching for a new home for the couple. The case has remained open for decades, with investigators continuing to seek new information from the public.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about the homicide to contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207) 624-7076 ext. 9 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website at maine.gov.
Police continue to investigate the case, hoping renewed attention may lead to answers for Kowalczyk’s family.
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