Windsor County, VT – Vermont State Police are renewing their call for information today as they mark the anniversary of a decades-old homicide that remains unsolved, urging anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward.
According to Vermont State Police, January 10 marks the anniversary of the discovery of Barbara Agnew’s abandoned vehicle, which was found at a rest area along Interstate 91 on January 10, 1987. The discovery triggered a search that later led investigators to a wooded area in Hartland, where Agnew’s remains were found.
Authorities determined Agnew’s death was a homicide, but despite the passage of nearly four decades, no arrests have been made and the case remains open.
State police said investigators continue to believe someone may still hold information that could help bring resolution to the case. Officials emphasized that even details that may seem insignificant could be critical when reexamined with modern investigative tools and forensic advancements.
The case is one of several unsolved homicides in Vermont that law enforcement periodically revisits in hopes that renewed public attention may generate new leads. Police note that relationships change, memories resurface, and individuals who were once reluctant to speak may now be willing to come forward.
Anyone with information related to Barbara Agnew’s death — or any other unsolved homicide in Vermont — is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit at 802-244-8781. Tips can be provided confidentially.
Authorities did not release additional details about the circumstances surrounding Agnew’s death, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
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