A body is discovered after neighbors complained of a strong odor In the spring of 1988, a grim discovery shattered the quiet of a Lewiston, Maine apartment building. Donald E. Dunlap, a male resident, was found deceased in his home on May 6th. The alarm was raised not by a sudden commotion, but by a persistent and unsettling odor that concerned his neighbors enough to alert the building's management. When the door to Mr. Dunlap's first-floor apartment was opened, a scene of violence was revealed.
Responding officers found Mr.
Dunlap's body in his bedroom. The state of his living room, however, told a story of a desperate struggle. Furniture was disturbed, with clear indications of a physical altercation having taken place near the couch and coffee table. It was apparent that Donald E. Dunlap had not died peacefully.
Investigators from the Maine State Police were called in to handle the case, which was quickly classified as a homicide. They meticulously processed the scene, searching for any clue that might lead them to the person or persons responsible for Mr. Dunlap's death. Despite their efforts and a thorough investigation that has spanned decades, no arrests have ever been made in connection with the murder. The case grew cold, leaving a lingering sense of unease and unanswered questions within the community.
Today, the death of Donald E. Dunlap remains an open and unsolved case, a haunting entry in Maine's cold case files. The identity of his killer or killers, and the motive behind the violent act that ended his life, are secrets that have been held for over three decades. Law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that could finally bring a resolution to this long-standing mystery and provide closure for those who remember Donald E. Dunlap.
