The death of 59-year-old Mary Claire Scott at her Queen Street residence in St. Stephen has been deemed a homicide based on autopsy results and other evidence gathered by police at the scene.
The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit has been investigating the death since the evening of November 30 after family members contacted police concerned they had not heard from Mrs. Scott in several days.
Forensic identification experts are currently processing the crime scene and the residence remains under police control.
Investigators are following up on a variety of leads and tips, and would ask that anyone with information about this crime contact St. Stephen RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
