A man is found dead in a woods In the late summer of 1976, the life of 19-year-old David M. Milizia, a Caucasian male, was cut tragically short in Milton, Vermont. He was last seen alive on the night of September 4, 1976. The following day, a grim discovery was made by two hunters in a wooded area off Watkins Road. They found David's body, partially concealed by leaves. An investigation determined that he had been killed by a shotgun blast to the back.
The circumstances surrounding his death suggested a violent end,
and evidence collected at the scene indicated that more than one individual may have been involved in the homicide. Law enforcement officials launched an extensive investigation into the murder, conducting numerous interviews and gathering evidence in an effort to piece together the events that led to the young man's death. Despite these efforts, the case grew cold over time.
To this day, the murder of David M. Milizia remains one of Vermont's unsolved homicides. No arrests have ever been made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators continue to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in this long-standing case, hoping to finally bring a sense of closure to the decades-old mystery. The Vermont State Police continue to list the case as an open and unsolved homicide.
