Wendell John Emslie

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Duxbury, Vermont, the community was shaken on March 23, 1977, by the discovery of a beloved local figure's death. Wendell John Emslie, a 63-year-old man, was found deceased in his home. It was immediately apparent to authorities that this was no accident; the scene bore the marks of violence, and an investigation into a homicide commenced. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma, and the brutal nature of his injuries suggested a deliberate and violent atta ...Read More

Wendall John Emslie | Vermont State Police