Rochester, VT – Vermont State Police issued a public reminder today marking the anniversary of the death of 28-year-old Dean Webster, whose 2001 homicide remains unsolved.
According to the Vermont State Police, Webster was found deceased inside his Rochester residence on November 17, 2001, one day after investigators believe the homicide occurred. The case has remained open for more than two decades, and detectives continue to seek information that could lead to an arrest or new investigative developments.
Police said Webster’s death has been reviewed multiple times over the years as part of the agency’s ongoing cold case efforts. Despite those extensive reviews, authorities reported that the investigation has not yet produced the evidence needed to identify a suspect or determine a clear motive.
Detectives noted that unsolved homicides can still be resolved years later, often through new witness information, advancements in forensic technology, or renewed attention that encourages someone to come forward. Vermont State Police emphasized that even small pieces of information—details someone may believe are insignificant—can become crucial when reevaluated alongside existing evidence.
The Major Crimes Unit continues to monitor and revisit the case and encourages anyone with knowledge about Webster’s activities, associates, or circumstances leading up to November 16–17, 2001, to contact investigators. Anonymous tips are also accepted.
Authorities ask anyone with relevant information about this case, or any other unsolved Vermont homicide, to submit details through the department’s cold case webpage at https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/homicide or contact detectives directly through the Major Crimes Unit tip line.
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