Michael Sanborn

Murdered
Case Description
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A man is found deceased lying next to his vehicle
On the morning of September 16, 1985, Michael Sanborn was found shot to death next to his vehicle in a parking lot of the Providence Automation Company in Sanford, Maine. The circumstances of his murder were highly suspicious, and the case was quickly classified as a homicide. Sanborn's death was particularly shocking because it appeared to have been an execution-style killing, with no immediate suspects or motive.

Sanborn, a Vietnam veteran and local resident, was known to have connect ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Sanborn

    July 6, 2022

    Sanford

    ME

    1985-09-16

    Michael

    Sanborn

    09/30/2024


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    I am curious if anyone knows if there is a memorial planned for Michael? I would like to pay my resp... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? I'm curious to know if there have been any new d... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    Does anyone know where Michael worked? I'm trying to get in touch with him regarding some work-relat... ...Read More
    01/30/2023
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