Investigation into Norwich homicide still ongoing
Officers with the City of Norwich Police Department responded to a welfare check on Sunday, July 9, and discovered Alisa Ann Martin deceased in her residence. Her death has since been ruled a homicide, and the NPD is working closely with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office to investigate. (Photo by Sarah Genter)
NORWICH — The City of Norwich Police Department (NPD) has reported that the investigation into the homicide of Alisa Ann Martin, 44, of Norwich is still ongoing.
On Sunday, July 9 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the NPD responded to a welfare check at Martin's residence at 89 North Broad Street, after it was reported she had not been seen in several days. Officers had to force entry into the home, and discovered Martin deceased inside her apartment.
While NPD Chief Reuben Roach could not release the cause of death, he did confirm that the autopsy has ruled the incident a homicide, with signs of violence present at the scene.
"There were signs of violence at the scene. I can’t get into details as to what that was at this time. But there was some violence," he said.
The New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) assisted in processing the scene along with an NPD evidence technician.
Police cordoned off the area and maintained a constant presence. Officers were seen searching the entire property late into Sunday night, including the yard and driveway. Officers were still there the following morning.
Nearly a month after the discovery, Roach reported the department, in conjunction with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office, are still investigating the case.
He said the NPD has executed numerous search warrants, including searches on electronic equipment, and are waiting on DNA results from the New York State Police Crime Lab.
The department is also waiting on full autopsy results, which include toxicology and other lab tests. Medical Examiner Martin Masarech said a preliminary examination might make some determinations, but at times can be inconclusive. Results of the full autopsy could take six to eight weeks to complete.
Roach said the departments have been working diligently to conduct a thorough investigation and bring justice to Martin and her family.
"I’d like to express my condolences to the family that has had to go through this, to Alisa’s family. Nobody should have to bury their child or loved one, especially under circumstances of a homicide," said Roach.
"We are hoping to wrap this case up soon, sooner than later. We have collected a large amount of evidence. We’ve taken a lot of leads. We have built a case from the bottom up, and we hope to have an arrest here in the very near future," he continued. “We are working around the clock to bring justice to Alisa and her family, and we will continue to do so until an arrest is made."
The Norwich Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call 607-336-8477.
On Sunday, July 9 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the NPD responded to a welfare check at Martin's residence at 89 North Broad Street, after it was reported she had not been seen in several days. Officers had to force entry into the home, and discovered Martin deceased inside her apartment.
While NPD Chief Reuben Roach could not release the cause of death, he did confirm that the autopsy has ruled the incident a homicide, with signs of violence present at the scene.
"There were signs of violence at the scene. I can’t get into details as to what that was at this time. But there was some violence," he said.
The New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) assisted in processing the scene along with an NPD evidence technician.
Police cordoned off the area and maintained a constant presence. Officers were seen searching the entire property late into Sunday night, including the yard and driveway. Officers were still there the following morning.
Nearly a month after the discovery, Roach reported the department, in conjunction with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office, are still investigating the case.
He said the NPD has executed numerous search warrants, including searches on electronic equipment, and are waiting on DNA results from the New York State Police Crime Lab.
The department is also waiting on full autopsy results, which include toxicology and other lab tests. Medical Examiner Martin Masarech said a preliminary examination might make some determinations, but at times can be inconclusive. Results of the full autopsy could take six to eight weeks to complete.
Roach said the departments have been working diligently to conduct a thorough investigation and bring justice to Martin and her family.
"I’d like to express my condolences to the family that has had to go through this, to Alisa’s family. Nobody should have to bury their child or loved one, especially under circumstances of a homicide," said Roach.
"We are hoping to wrap this case up soon, sooner than later. We have collected a large amount of evidence. We’ve taken a lot of leads. We have built a case from the bottom up, and we hope to have an arrest here in the very near future," he continued. “We are working around the clock to bring justice to Alisa and her family, and we will continue to do so until an arrest is made."
The Norwich Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call 607-336-8477.
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