Melissa Jenkins, 33yrs old missing since 3/25/12 St. Johnsbury, VT(BODY FOUND)

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http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/Police-search-for-missing-Vt-woman/-/8869914/9699262/-/8o5orz/-/index.html



ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. -

Police are searching for a missing Vermont woman after her 2-year-old child was found alone in her car a short distance from her home.

A friend called police Sunday night when she hadn't heard from 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins of St. Johnsbury.

Police found her car and searched the area, but couldn't find Jenkins. State troopers said they saw evidence indicating her disappearance is potentially suspicious.

Jenkins is a white female with blond hair and hazel eyes. She approximately 5-feet 4-inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds.

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Her address on Goss Hollow Rd per white pages:

1826 Goss Hollow Rd
St Johnsbury, VT 05819

Age:    30-34
Associated:    Phil A Jenkins, Richard A Jenkins

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1826+Goss+Hollow+Rd++Saint+Johnsbury,+VT+05819-9141&hl=en&sll=44.456452,-72.0613&sspn=0.019145,0.052314&t=h&hnear=1826+Goss+Hollow+Rd,+St+Johnsbury,+Caledonia,+Vermont+05819&z=16

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Her address on Goss Hollow Rd per white pages:

1826 Goss Hollow Rd
St Johnsbury, VT 05819

Age:    30-34
Associated:    Phil A Jenkins, Richard A Jenkins

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1826+Goss+Hollow+Rd++Saint+Johnsbury,+VT+05819-9141&hl=en&sll=44.456452,-72.0613&sspn=0.019145,0.052314&t=h&hnear=1826+Goss+Hollow+Rd,+St+Johnsbury,+Caledonia,+Vermont+05819&z=16

[KittyMom]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/26/police-search-for-vermont-mother-after-2-year-old-son-found-abandoned-inside/
Evidence suggests foul play in disappearance of Vermont mother Melissa Jenkins, police say

 

Jenkins' young son was found, unharmed, inside the 2006 silver Suzuki.
"Responding troopers observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Ms. Jenkins' disappearance is the result of foul play as evidence present showed signs that a struggle had occurred," Detective Sgt. Walter Smith said in a press release Monday. 

Jenkins is a science teacher at the St. Johnsbury Academy. She is not married and lives alone with her son, though she often stays with her mother, according to authorities.



 

I wonder how long the toddler was left alone in the car?

[KittyMom]

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20120326/NEWS07/120326001/Police-say-disappearance-St-Johnsbury-woman-suspicious-?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Police say missing Vt. woman victim of foul play

“She didn’t go willingly, there’s evidence of that at the scene,” Lt. Mike Henry of the St. Johnsbury State Police barracks said Monday. “There was evidence of a struggle.”
 

Blood?

[MuffyBee]

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20120326/NEWS07/120326001/Police-suspect-body-found-is-of-missing-St-Johnsbury-woman?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE
Police suspect body found is of missing St. Johnsbury woman
March 26, 2012

Vermont State Police said this evening that a body of a woman found in Barnet is believed to be missing St. Johnsbury teacher Melissa Jenkins.

Barnet is about 11 miles from St. Johnsbury, where Jenkins lived and where her car was found.

Police said an area off of Comerford Dam Road was disturbed and that's where the body was found. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday, said police.

State Police Major Ed Ledo answered few questions at the news conference at 6:30 p.m., including whether the case is an isolated incident or whether police had any suspects. He said Vermonters should exercise normal diligence.
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A candlelight vigil is planned for 7 p.m. tonight at the restaurant.

Police have planned a 6:30 p.m. news conference at St. Johnsbury Academy.
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http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20120326/NEWS07/120326001/Police-suspect-body-found-is-of-missing-St-Johnsbury-woman?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE
Police suspect body found is of missing St. Johnsbury woman
March 26, 2012

Vermont State Police said this evening that a body of a woman found in Barnet is believed to be missing St. Johnsbury teacher Melissa Jenkins.

Barnet is about 11 miles from St. Johnsbury, where Jenkins lived and where her car was found.

Police said an area off of Comerford Dam Road was disturbed and that's where the body was found. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday, said police.

State Police Major Ed Ledo answered few questions at the news conference at 6:30 p.m., including whether the case is an isolated incident or whether police had any suspects. He said Vermonters should exercise normal diligence.
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A candlelight vigil is planned for 7 p.m. tonight at the restaurant.

Police have planned a 6:30 p.m. news conference at St. Johnsbury Academy.
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These are facebook rumors, nothing official but from the post a man was found dead of a self inflicted gunshot (in Barnet where Melissa's body was found)

Josh Lamothe
shittt wats goin on here.. Two dead in barnet??
40 minutes ago via mobile ·

    Taiese Clementine likes this.
        Gabe Upton what?!
        37 minutes ago
        Arik Bergeron Two? ??
        33 minutes ago · 1
        Savanah Fellows Whaaaaaatttttt
        30 minutes ago
        Steven Kimball Melissa and a supposed suicide.
        26 minutes ago
        Chris Radwich Ya josh barnet is going to hell! Get the shot gun rdy!

Gary Briggs
Anyone have any more news on the suicide in Barnet today...man found in his vehicle with a self-inflicted wound. Any connection to Melissa Jenkins' investigation?
17 minutes ago near Marlow, NH ·

        Colleen Godfrey Of course!!! Jesus! It is everywhere!!!

https://www.facebook.com/search/results.php?q=barnet&type=eposts&init=quick&tas=0.9178976102409919

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Neighbors call Jenkins a loving mother
Posted: Mar 26, 2012 5:11 AM CDT Updated: Mar 26, 2012 6:24 PM CDT
By WCAX News - bio | email
 
http://www.wcax.com/story/17252608/search-underway-for-missing-st-johnsbury-woman

Neighbors call Jenkins a loving mother
Posted: Mar 26, 2012 5:11 AM CDT Updated: Mar 26, 2012 6:24 PM CDT
By WCAX News - bio | email
Police: Body discovered in Barnet believed to be Jenkins

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. -

A mystery in the Kingdom has the St. Johnsbury community on edge. 

A road closed sign marked the start of a crime scene Monday on Goss Hill Road.  It's here that Melissa Jenkins car was found not far from her home.
The 33 year old vanished Sunday night. Her car was found running. Her two-year-old was sitting in the back seat, but the long-time St. Johnsbury Academy teacher was nowhere to be found.

"She loves her child more than anything in the world. She'd never leave her child. She's one of the best mothers I've ever seen in my whole life," said Eric Berry, a relative.

"She would never do that. No, she would never," said local resident Dave Langmaid.

First thing Monday morning crews began searching the woods close to where Jenkins car was found, but as the hours wore on and few clues were found, aerial teams were brought in to help. Police found signs of a struggle near the car and believe the two-year-old watched as his mother was taken.
A friend went looking for Jenkins -- finally found the toddler several hours later and called 911.

Family believe Jenkins left home to help someone with car trouble, but exactly who she planned to meet is a mystery.  ::snipping2::

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map
home, dam road, school
http://g.co/maps/bc4km

http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/11546380-418/vermont-police-believe-theyve-found-body-of-missing-teacher.html
ASSOCIATED PRESS March 26, 2012 6:14PM
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Authorities will continue to seek a suspect in the disappearance of 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins, Vermont State Police Maj. Ed Ledo said at a news conference Monday night. The public should be vigilant, he said.

A family friend is caring for the boy. His father, B.J. Robertson, would not comment on Jenkins’ disappearance.
 
Eric Berry, 44, of Lyndonville, a cousin by marriage whose daughter is Jenkins’ goddaughter, described her as a beautiful, kind person whom he believes was coming to someone’s aid when she disappeared.
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“She left her house with the idea, I think, to try to help somebody, and that’s as far as I’m going to go with that, because I don’t want to damage any investigation,” he said. “Again, she was someone that was always trying to help somebody in the world, and I think that’s what happened.”
 
He told students of her disappearance in an assembly in the chapel Monday morning. Some, especially the dozen seniors she met with each morning as their adviser, were “very emotional,” he said.
 
He said he told the students, “The best we can do for each other and Miss Jenkins is to be hopeful.”

[KittyMom]

Hopefully LE will find something helpful in her auto or cell phone.

[Nut44x4]

Last updated: March 27, 2012 4:09 a.m.
Vermont police believe body found is beloved teacher
LISA RATHKE | Associated Press
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The discovery of a body believed to be that of a beloved teacher at a prestigious boarding school sent shudders of grief and anxiety through a small New England town a day after her SUV was found running with her unharmed 2-year-old boy inside.

Melissa Jenkins, a 33-year-old single mother, taught science at St. Johnsbury Academy, a school of about 970 students that was established in the 1840s and whose alumni include former President Calvin Coolidge.

Vermont State Police Maj. Ed Ledo would not give details on the condition of the body found Monday in Barnet, a town not far from St. Johnsbury. A friend who was looking for Jenkins called police Sunday and Jenkins' vehicle was discovered that evening near signs of a struggle.

An autopsy was planned for today. A family friend is caring for the boy. His father, B.J. Robertson, would not comment on Jenkins' disappearance.

Authorities acknowledged they did not know whether Jenkins' disappearance was isolated, and Ledo said at a news conference that the public should be vigilant as authorities continue to seek a suspect.

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http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120327/NEWS03/120329492/1006/NEWS

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http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120327/NEWS03/120329458/1006/NEWS

Last updated: March 27, 2012 3:42 p.m.
Missing teacher was killed, police confirm
Lisa Rathke | Associated Press


ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. – Vermont State Police say an autopsy has confirmed that a body found off a back road is that of a prep school teacher who disappeared while her son was left unharmed in her idling car.

Police said Tuesday that the death 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins has been ruled a homicide. Police did not release the cause of death.

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[KittyMom]

http://**/latestnews/ci_20265239/medical-examiner-confirms-homicide-victim-is-melissa-jenkins

In addition to numerous leads and interviews being conducted, the Vermont State Police Crime Scene Search Team returned to the scene this morning where the body was located and additional items of interest were collected. The description of the items recovered at the scene will not be disclosed in an effort to preserve the integrity of the investigation.

Maybe there are fingerprints or DNA on those items that will lead to a swift resolution.

[MuffyBee]

http://**/latestnews/ci_20265239/medical-examiner-confirms-homicide-victim-is-melissa-jenkins

In addition to numerous leads and interviews being conducted, the Vermont State Police Crime Scene Search Team returned to the scene this morning where the body was located and additional items of interest were collected. The description of the items recovered at the scene will not be disclosed in an effort to preserve the integrity of the investigation.

Maybe there are fingerprints or DNA on those items that will lead to a swift resolution.

I hope so, KittyMom.  A little boy will have to grow up without his mom, students lost their teacher, athletes lost their coach and more.  All for a senseless death. I hope there will be justice for Melissa Jenkins.

[MuffyBee]

http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/03/27/slain-vermont-teacher-remembered-someone-with-positive-energy-mystery-shrouds-death/8d7PkUR1ZASLLb9NUYrCHP/story.html
School remembers slain Vermont teacher
By Peter Schworm
March 27, 2012

[MuffyBee]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/28/couple-reportedly-arrested-in-killing-vermont-teacher-melissa-jenkins/
Couple reportedly arrested in killing of Vermont teacher Melissa Jenkins
March 28, 2012

URGENT: A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with the murder of Vermont teacher Melissa Jenkins, The Caledonian-Record reported Wednesday.

Allen Prue, 30, and his wife, Patricia, 33, were taken into custody Tuesday night after state troopers executed a search warrant at the couple's Waterford, Vt., home, according to the newspaper.

The two are being held at the Northeast Region Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury, according to the Caledonian-Record, which reported that Allen Prue worked for the newspaper as a deliveryman.
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Police said Wednesday they are planning to hold a news conference to address what they call "significant developments" in the investigation. Detective Sgt. Walter Smith of the state Bureau of Criminal Investigations said the news conference is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at a hotel south of St. Johnsbury.

Vermont State Police Lt. Bob Cushing told FoxNews.com that police found suspicious evidence at the scene where Jenkins' car was found, suggesting a struggle took place, but he declined to elaborate on what was discovered. Cushing noted that the vehicle was not out of gas.
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[MuffyBee]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/arrests-murder-vermont-teacher-melissa-jenkins/story?id=16019048
Husband and Wife Arrested in Melissa Jenkins Murder
March 28, 2012

A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with the murder of Vermont teacher Melissa Jenkins.

Allen Prue, 30, and Patricia Prue, 33, were taken into custody late Tuesday night. Police plan to hold a press conference today to discuss what they called "significant developments" in the case.

Allen Prue worked as a snow plow driver and newspaper delivery man for the Caledonian Record. The newspaper reported that Prue arrived an hour late for his shift on Sunday night, around the same time Jenkins vanished.
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[MuffyBee]

http://www.wcax.com/story/17273642/man-wife-arrested-in-jenkins-slaying-case
Man, wife arrested in Jenkins slaying case
March 28, 2012

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The Caledonian Record reports that Allen Prue, 30, and his wife Patricia Prue, 33, were arrested last night in connection with Melissa Jenkins' slaying.

Police executed a search warrant last night at the Prue residence on 91 Old County Road in Waterford at about 8 p.m. The Record reports the home was designated a crime scene and that vehicles were towed from the scene.

The Record reports thae Prues are being held that the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury.

Police will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. to discuss "significant developments' in the investigation.
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[Sister]

http://www.wcax.com/story/17273642/man-wife-arrested-in-jenkins-slaying-case
Man, wife arrested in Jenkins slaying case
March 28, 2012

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The Caledonian Record reports that Allen Prue, 30, and his wife Patricia Prue, 33, were arrested last night in connection with Melissa Jenkins' slaying.

Police executed a search warrant last night at the Prue residence on 91 Old County Road in Waterford at about 8 p.m. The Record reports the home was designated a crime scene and that vehicles were towed from the scene.

The Record reports thae Prues are being held that the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury.

Police will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. to discuss "significant developments' in the investigation.
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This is just horrible.
I hope they have found the right people and that justice will be swift.
 ::justice2NJ::

[KittyMom]

Wow.  I was thinking drifter.  Surprised it was a husband/wife.