Freer was found dead in the woods behind her house on June 22, 1977; she was eight years old.
MONROE, Connecticut — The Monroe Police Department is urging whoever killed eight-year-old Renee Freer on June 22, 1977, to come forward.
The police department uploaded a short video to Facebook on Thursday encouraging anyone with any information about the murder to speak.
“On June 22, 1977, eight-year-old Renee Freer was found murdered in the woods behind her house. Monroe police have investigated this case for the past 47 years. We’ve never considered it a cold case; it’s always been active for us,” Lt. Kevin McKellick said in the video.
McKellick said that local author Eric C. Hanson, 45, is writing a book on the murder and has shined new light on the case, which the department welcomes.
Police Chief Keith White believes a juvenile committed the crime. He strongly requested that …
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