Gene Gogan

Murdered

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On October 1, 1999, in Hartland, Maine, 62-year-old Gene Gogan was shot three times in the head while he slept in his home. His wife of 37 years, Vella Gogan, then dismembered his body into 17 pieces, burying them in various locations near his hunting camp in Mayfield. After three days, she confided in her sister, who persuaded her to report the incident to the police. A six-day search ensued, during which 15 of the 17 body parts were recovered; the thighs were never located.

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Victim Details

Gene Gogan

Male

Hartland

ME

1999-10-01

62

Gene

Gogan

Primary Suspect Deceased

11/29/2024

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It is with deep sadness that I must inform you all that Gene Gogan was tragically murdered on Octobe... ...Read More
11/29/2024
Does anyone happen to know if Gene has any known enemies?... ...Read More
12/28/2023
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