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Vermont State Police release sketch of 'person of interest' in Castleton killing

An artist sketch of a “person-of-interest” in the killing of Honoree Fleming, a 77-year old resident of Castleton who was found dead last Thursday. Police released the sketch Wednesday and say they still haven’t identified any suspects in the killing.
Detective Sgt. Adam Temple, Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, Bath, Maine
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Courtesy Vermont State Police
An artist sketch of a “person-of-interest” in the killing of Honoree Fleming, a 77-year old resident of Castleton who was found dead last Thursday. Police released the sketch Wednesday and say they still haven’t identified any suspects in the killing.

Vermont State Police have not yet identified any suspects in the killing of Honoree Fleming. On Wednesday, law enforcement officials released an artist's sketch of a "person-of-interest" in the case.

Fleming, a former dean at Castleton University, was found dead last Thursday afternoon on the rail trail in town. The chief medical examiner determined she died of a gunshot wound to the head.

More from Vermont Public: Vermont State Police still investigating Castleton homicide

Witnesses told police they saw a white man in his 20s — about 5 feet 10 inches tall with short red hair — walking north on the rail trail shortly before Fleming's body was found.

The sketch of the person of interest was created after speaking to multiple witnesses, said Captain Scott Dunlap, commander of VSP’s Major Crime Unit.

“There was more than one witness that observed this individual just prior to coming across Miss Fleming's body,” Dunlap said during a press briefing Wednesday.

Castleton police chief Peter Mantello said if the public sees a person matching that description they should call police.

“Do not confront this person, do not try to do anything on your own contact,” Mantello said.

Law enforcement officials say they don't know if the killing was random or targeted.

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Liam is Vermont Public’s public safety reporter, focusing on law enforcement, courts and the prison system.
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