A man is found deceased lying next to his vehicle On the morning of September 16, 1985, the quiet town of Sanford, Maine, was disturbed by a grim discovery. A male, Michael Sanborn, was found deceased, lying next to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Providence Automation Company located in the Adams Industrial Park. The time of discovery was approximately 7:25 a.m.
The nature of Sanborn's death immediately pointed towards a violent end, and authorities quickly classified the case as a homicide.
He had been shot to death in what was described as an execution-style killing, a shocking event for the community. In the initial stages of the investigation, there were no immediate suspects, and a clear motive was not readily apparent, leaving both law enforcement and the public with many unanswered questions.
As investigators delved into Sanborn's life, a possible connection to the local drug scene emerged as a potential factor in his murder. Sanborn, a Vietnam veteran, was known to have associations within that world. Despite this lead and years of investigation by the Maine State Police, the case has grown cold. No arrests have ever been made, and no specific suspects have been publicly named. The murder of Michael Sanborn remains an open and unsolved case, a lingering mystery that has haunted the Sanford community for decades.
