Irene Placer

Murdered

On May 17, 2001, in Tremont, Maine, 33-year-old Irene Placer was fatally shot by her husband, 35-year-old Forrest Placer, who then took his own life. This tragic incident was classified as a domestic violence-related murder-suicide.

The murder of Irene Placer was among the 19 homicides recorded in Maine in 2001, nine of which were attributed to domestic violence. The prevalence of such incidents underscores the critical need for effective interventions and support systems to address an ...Read More

2001 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police

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