Unidentified Female MP13505

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Burlington Police Department (VT)

Offense Location:

Burlington, VT

Summary:

2 children and their mother's skeletal remains were found in the woods and had all been murdered by a bullet to the head. A .38-caliber bullet was found near the remains. The bodies may have been wrapped in a blanket and a striped awning that were found nearby. The three victims had been killed anywhere from a year to five years before they were discovered.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Law enforcement officials and residents uncovered the skeletal remains of a mother and her two children. The case was immediately classified a homicide, as all three had suffered apparent gunshot wounds to their skulls. The case was vigorously investigated by Detective Almo B. Franzoni of the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.

Additional Details:

The woman is estimated to have been 5’2”, and between 35 and 45 years old. The older child was likely 13 to 15 years old and the younger 9 to 11 years old. The children were determined to be boys. NamUs Cases: #UP13505 (35-45 year old woman ie. mom) // #UP13506 (13-15 year old) // #UP13507 (9-11 year old) Agency Case Number: 15MB000503 NCMEC Case Number: 1244456

Case Last Updated:

Sep 13, 2026