- Wayne Triggs 1986
- Deborah Perry 1986
Wayne Triggs Unsolved Murder 1986
On October 28, 1986, around 11 AM the body of Wayne Triggs (32) was discovered by two (2) fishermen floating in the Westport River at the end of Cherry & Webb Lane. His body was removed from the water and a mark on his head, prompted an investigation towards homicide.
Triggs was last seen at Alhambras (Route 177), where he was a regular customer. His vehicle was discovered parked in the parking lot on several days later. It's believed Triggs left Alhambra's, was held against his will, beaten then dumped into the river.
Triggs was a resident of Fairhaven and been arrested previously by Fairhaven Police and Freetown Police multiple times for drug distribution and possession.
Cause of death was determined to be strangulation by ligature.
On October 28, 1986, around 11 AM the body of Wayne Triggs (32) was discovered by two (2) fishermen floating in the Westport River at the end of Cherry & Webb Lane. His body was removed from the water and a mark on his head, prompted an investigation towards homicide.
Triggs was last seen at Alhambras (Route 177), where he was a regular customer. His vehicle was discovered parked in the parking lot on several days later. It's believed Triggs left Alhambra's, was held against his will, beaten then dumped into the river.
Triggs was a resident of Fairhaven and been arrested previously by Fairhaven Police and Freetown Police multiple times for drug distribution and possession.
Cause of death was determined to be strangulation by ligature.
Deborah A. Perry
On December 30, 1985, Deborah Perry (28) was reported missing by her mother. She was last seen eleven (11) days prior. Perry lived at 1D Hillside Manor in the Father Diaferio Village in Fall River. The Father Diaferio Village was formerly known as Hillside Manor. The housing development underwent and extensive rehabilitation. At the time of Perry being reported missing, the project was known for being a haven for prostitution and drug dealing.
On December 24, 1985, a witness reported to police seeing suspicious activity along Route 88.
"On Christmas Eve at approximately 2:30PM I was coming back from the hairdressers. I was driving south on Route 88 and saw a car parked on the other side of the street with the trunk open. I slowed because of the trunk being open. I saw a male take something that looked like a body which he threw over his shoulder. It was wrapped with something that looked like a blanket. I slowed down and saw him walk into the woods with the object on his shoulder. I thought it was fishy, so I turned around just south of Drift Road and drove back and saw the man coming out of the woods with a garbage bag in his hand. I drove down Hixbridge Road and parked just west of Route 88. Shortly after, he drove north on Route 88 and also turned west on Hixbridge Road by me. I had gotten his registration number before but rechecked and I have it right. I watched him take a left onto Main Road and waited for a while to see if he was coming back. He didn't, so I turned around and came home. I got a pretty good look at him because I looked at him full in the face as he was walking out of the woods. I think I could identify him."
On December 31, 1985, a motorist made a discovery in a wooded area intersection of Route 88 and Drift Road; it was later determined to be Deborah Perry’s upper torso lying face down.
On February 27, 1986, hikers discovered decomposed legs near a swamp in Tiverton R.I. The bone was devoid of flesh and still attached to a blue and white tennis shoe, it was later determined to belong to Deborah Perry. When police responded to the scene, they discovered the bones of the other leg partially wrapped in a plastic bag nearby. The area from the top of her thighs to her waistline was never recovered.
Verdict 1986 Thomas Souza Deceased
Thomas A. Souza of Fall River was charged with her murder. In 1986 the charges were dismissed when a judge ruled that police withheld evidence. There was there no direct evidence linking Thomas.
On December 30, 1985, Deborah Perry (28) was reported missing by her mother. She was last seen eleven (11) days prior. Perry lived at 1D Hillside Manor in the Father Diaferio Village in Fall River. The Father Diaferio Village was formerly known as Hillside Manor. The housing development underwent and extensive rehabilitation. At the time of Perry being reported missing, the project was known for being a haven for prostitution and drug dealing.
On December 24, 1985, a witness reported to police seeing suspicious activity along Route 88.
"On Christmas Eve at approximately 2:30PM I was coming back from the hairdressers. I was driving south on Route 88 and saw a car parked on the other side of the street with the trunk open. I slowed because of the trunk being open. I saw a male take something that looked like a body which he threw over his shoulder. It was wrapped with something that looked like a blanket. I slowed down and saw him walk into the woods with the object on his shoulder. I thought it was fishy, so I turned around just south of Drift Road and drove back and saw the man coming out of the woods with a garbage bag in his hand. I drove down Hixbridge Road and parked just west of Route 88. Shortly after, he drove north on Route 88 and also turned west on Hixbridge Road by me. I had gotten his registration number before but rechecked and I have it right. I watched him take a left onto Main Road and waited for a while to see if he was coming back. He didn't, so I turned around and came home. I got a pretty good look at him because I looked at him full in the face as he was walking out of the woods. I think I could identify him."
On December 31, 1985, a motorist made a discovery in a wooded area intersection of Route 88 and Drift Road; it was later determined to be Deborah Perry’s upper torso lying face down.
On February 27, 1986, hikers discovered decomposed legs near a swamp in Tiverton R.I. The bone was devoid of flesh and still attached to a blue and white tennis shoe, it was later determined to belong to Deborah Perry. When police responded to the scene, they discovered the bones of the other leg partially wrapped in a plastic bag nearby. The area from the top of her thighs to her waistline was never recovered.
Verdict 1986 Thomas Souza Deceased
Thomas A. Souza of Fall River was charged with her murder. In 1986 the charges were dismissed when a judge ruled that police withheld evidence. There was there no direct evidence linking Thomas.
Standard Times April 2 1986
- Daryl Duquette 1998
Daryl Duquette
On September 25, 1998, Daryl Duquette (20) was stabbed three (3) times which resulted in his death, at a housing complex he resided at with James Blackledge (60). The two (2) men resided together but rising tensions and allegations of physical and mental abuse lead to the incident. James alleged Daryl had been abusing him for weeks and prior to the incident has assaulted him with a pipe, which caused Blackledge to be hospitalized. James also alleged Daryl drew an "imaginary" line thru the apartment, which James wasn't allowed to cross.
On this September day, James was chatting with two (2) of his neighbors when Daryl approached from the rear and struck James, knocking him to the ground. James rose to his feet and stabbed Daryl in the stomach three (3) times. James fled the scene to a local restaurant where he phoned his daughter. James returned to the scene and was questioned by Westport Police.
Verdict James Blackridge
James was acquitted of all charges.
On September 25, 1998, Daryl Duquette (20) was stabbed three (3) times which resulted in his death, at a housing complex he resided at with James Blackledge (60). The two (2) men resided together but rising tensions and allegations of physical and mental abuse lead to the incident. James alleged Daryl had been abusing him for weeks and prior to the incident has assaulted him with a pipe, which caused Blackledge to be hospitalized. James also alleged Daryl drew an "imaginary" line thru the apartment, which James wasn't allowed to cross.
On this September day, James was chatting with two (2) of his neighbors when Daryl approached from the rear and struck James, knocking him to the ground. James rose to his feet and stabbed Daryl in the stomach three (3) times. James fled the scene to a local restaurant where he phoned his daughter. James returned to the scene and was questioned by Westport Police.
Verdict James Blackridge
James was acquitted of all charges.