A woman is stabbed to death in a parking garage On a seemingly ordinary morning in Manchester, New Hampshire, the life of a beloved grandmother was tragically cut short in a shocking act of violence. Rita Roy, a 69-year-old Caucasian/White female, was brutally attacked on May 20, 1991. The incident occurred around 11:26 a.m. in the Center of NH parking garage located at 700 Elm Street. Roy had parked her vehicle on the top level of the garage and was waiting for an elevator when she was ambushed and stabbed multiple times.
Emergency
services were promptly dispatched to the scene following a report of the stabbing. Upon their arrival, they found Rita Roy with grievous injuries. She was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, she succumbed to her multiple stab wounds. The brazen and violent nature of the attack in broad daylight sent a wave of fear and disbelief through the community, leaving many to wonder who could commit such a heinous crime against a woman described as a no-risk victim.
In the aftermath of the murder, the Manchester Police Department launched an extensive and thorough investigation that spanned several months. Detectives worked tirelessly to piece together the events of that tragic morning and to identify the individual responsible for Rita Roy's death. A suspect sketch was developed and released to the public in the hopes of generating leads, which did bring in some tips. However, none of these tips ultimately led to the identification and apprehension of a suspect.
Decades have passed since Rita Roy's life was stolen, yet her case remains an unsolved homicide. No arrests have ever been made in connection with her murder, and no suspects have been publicly named. The identity of her attacker remains a mystery, a haunting question for her family and the community that continues to seek justice for a woman remembered as a loving and integral part of her tight-knit family. The case remains open, a cold but not forgotten file in the records of the Manchester Police Department.
