A 64 year old woman is found murdered in her home by her husband
In the small community of Westville, New York, the evening of October 17, 2002, brought a tragedy that has lingered for years. Marie Fleury, a 64-year-old Caucasian woman, was found murdered in her home. Her husband, Robert Jay Fleury, made the devastating discovery when he returned from a local tavern around 7:30 p.m. He had last seen his wife alive just a few hours earlier, around 4:00 p.m., before he left their residence.
An autopsy later confirmed the grim reality of the situation: Marie had died from blunt force trauma to her head, and her death was officially ruled a homicide. The news sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, leaving friends and neighbors in disbelief. Investigators believe that the attack on Marie may have occurred during an attempted robbery of her home. A hammer was reportedly found near the scene of the crime.
Despite an intensive and long-standing investigation by the New York State Police, no arrests have ever been made in connection with Marie Fleury's murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case has grown cold over the decades, but law enforcement officials have not given up hope. They continue to seek information from the public and have periodically highlighted the case to generate new leads. A significant reward has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for her death. Advances in forensic technology have prompted investigators to re-examine evidence collected from the scene, with the hope that modern techniques might finally bring a breakthrough and provide long-awaited answers and a measure of justice for Marie Fleury and her family.
