In the quiet town of Arundel, Maine, a disturbing mystery began to unfold in early March of 2017. Relatives of Matthew W. Coito, a 63-year-old Caucasian male, grew concerned when they hadn't heard from him or his wife for several days. On March 8th, their concern led them to the couple's home on Campground Road, where they made a grim discovery. Matthew was found deceased inside the kitchen.
It was apparent he had been dead for a few days.
State Police were called to the scene, and they quickly deemed the death of Matthew Coito to be suspicious. An autopsy would later confirm that he had died from a gunshot wound. The investigation took a more complex turn as authorities realized his 65-year-old wife, Sue Kim Coito, was missing from the residence. Sue Kim suffered from Alzheimer's disease, adding a sense of urgency to the search for her. The couple's dog was found alive inside the home.
A search for the missing woman was launched, and two days later, on March 10th, her body was found in a wooded area approximately 375 yards from their home. Authorities stated it was likely she died from exposure to the elements. Investigators were left to piece together a tragic puzzle. They considered the possibility that Sue Kim could have been a witness or even a suspect in her husband's death, potentially influenced by her dementia.
As the investigation continued, police assured the public that there was no evidence of a break-in at the Coito residence. A spokesperson for the Maine State Police indicated that they had narrowed down the possibilities and believed that "no one else was involved in this sad story other than the husband and wife." Despite this, the official manner of Matthew Coito's death was not publicly released as the case remained under investigation. No arrests were made, and no outside suspects were named, leaving the community with unanswered questions about the final days of Matthew and Sue Kim Coito.
