In the quiet town of Marshfield, Vermont, a tragedy unfolded within a family home, shattering the peace of the community. William Fink, a 71-year-old Caucasian male, was found deceased in his bed on the morning of Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A respected psychologist, he was known for his calm disposition, cheerful smile, and nurturing soul. The grim discovery was made by his wife, Ann Borys, with whom he had built a life and raised five adopted children after moving from New York City to the
serene Vermont landscape.
The initial investigation into William's death quickly pointed towards his own son. The day before his father's body was found, 31-year-old Samir Fink had been seen by his mother with what she believed to be a handgun. This observation, coupled with the subsequent discovery of bullet casings near William's body and a handgun in Samir's room, led authorities to focus their investigation on him. The motive for the shooting was thought to be a dispute, though the specific details of what led to the fatal encounter remained under investigation.
Samir Fink was subsequently arrested and arraigned on a charge of second-degree murder, to which he pleaded not guilty. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Samir had been living with his parents. His mother disclosed that his behavior had noticeably changed after he suffered a stroke six years prior. His public defender highlighted potential serious mental health issues, describing his client as being dissociated and delusional. As a result, the court ordered a mental health evaluation for Samir, and he was held without bail.
