WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department‘s Cold Case Unit is requesting assistance from the public as they continue to investigate the 2013 murder of Samantha Neuwein.
On July 12, 2013, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Shipley Street, where they discovered 35-year-old Neuwein in her apartment with serious injuries. She succumbed to her wounds, and her death was ruled a homicide.
Despite ongoing efforts, the case remains unsolved. Investigators are urging anyone who might have information related to the incident to come forward.
The Cold Case Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3937, and Investigator Steven Rizzo is available via email at Steven.Rizzo@CJ.State.de.us. Additionally, tips can be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.org.
Officials emphasize that all information could aid in moving the investigation forward and remind the public that charges are merely allegations, and suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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