263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Frank Perkins Sr.

Case from Winthrop, ME dated Aug 16, 2000

Victim Details

Name

Frank Perkins

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Winthrop

State

ME

Date Of Death

2000-08-16

Age At Death

58

First Name

Frank

Last Name

Perkins Sr.

Solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

07/13/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

On a tragic day in Winthrop, Maine, the life of 58-year-old Frank Perkins Sr. came to a violent end. On August 16, 2000, the male victim was fatally shot in an event that would be later classified as a domestic murder-suicide. The person responsible for his death was his own son, 25-year-old Frank Perkins Jr.

The incident unfolded as a deeply personal and familial tragedy. For reasons that may never be fully understood, Frank Perkins Jr. turned a weapon on his father, ending his life. Imm ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Frank Perkins Sr., all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

2000 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police

Frank Perkins, Sr., age 58 - National Gun Violence Memorial

Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else been diving into the tragic story of Frank Perkins Sr. and his son in Winthrop? The ... ...Read More
09/12/2024

I was reading about the tragic event involving Frank Perkins Sr. and Jr., and it really got me think... ...Read More
01/29/2024

Hi everyone,
I've been thinking deeply about the Winthrop, Maine case involving Frank Perkins Sr.... ...Read More
06/10/2023

MEMBER ACCESS

Join the discussion for Frank Perkins Sr.

Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
Already a member? Log in

Other Cases from Winthrop, Maine

Brian S. Kowalczyk

Death: Nov 06, 1986
In the quiet town of Winthrop, Maine, a chilling discovery was made on November 6, 1986, shattering g ...Read More

Joshua Martin

Death: Oct 03, 2020
On an autumn night in Winthrop, Maine, the life of 30-year-old Joshua Martin, a Black male originall l ...Read More