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The Investigation Continues

Friday, May 6th, 2011
O'Hagan

SHEFFIELD - Almost eight months ago, we brought you the story of Mary Pat O'Hagan, the woman who was kidnapped from her Sheffield home and found murdered weeks later.  To this day, Vermont State Police are still investigating this case, calling it their top priority.  The following is a timeline of developments in the investigation.

September 11, 2010: Mary Pat O'Hagan is reported missing.

September 12, 2010: O'Hagan's disappearance is was upgraded to a missing person's case with suspicious circumstances.

September 15, 2010: A press conference was held at the Sheffield/Wheelock fire department, where state police announced that the search area had been extended to six miles beyond the town and that the FBI and Vermont Air National Guard had been very active in the search.  (Story Here)

September 17, 2010: The quarry in Sheffield was searched, no new information was found.

September 18, 2010: Area ATV clubs were called in to help with the search in the woods.

September 21, 2010: The offices for the FBI and Vermont State Police are moved to the St. Johnsbury State Police Barracks.  (Story Here)

September 22, 2010: O'Hagan's family launched findpatohagan.com due to overwhelming support from the community.

September 23, 2010: The community held a candle light vigil to offer each other support, and pray for her safe return.

October 1, 2010: A $20,000 reward was announced for anyone who provided information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved with her disappearance.

October 3, 2010: Human remains were found at 5:30 PM in a wooded area off of Horn Road in Wheelock.

October 5, 2010: The office of the chief medical examiner confirmed that the remains found were those of Mary Pat O'Hagan and ruled the manner of her death a homicide.  (Story Here)

October 11, 2010: Mary Pat O'Hagan is laid to rest.  (Story Here)

February 24, 2011: A search is conducted at the creek across from O'Hagan's home for any evidence.  (Story Here)

In order to protect the integrity of the investigation the cause of her death has still not been made public.  In recent months the scuba team has searched the river that runs through Sheffield several times, looking any more evidence they can find.  People with information are urged to call the Vermont State Police, St. Johnsbury Barracks at (802)-748-3111 or by e-mail at tipsforohagan@gmail.com.