Past Murders in Andover's History

The discovered in an Orchard Crossing mansion Wednesday morning has sent chills throughout the community. But the last time Andover dealt with a murder, the circumstances were equally troubling. 

According to Lt. James Hashem, the most recent murder in Andover's history was in the spring of 2002. A woman was murdered and left for dead on the side of Route 125.

However, perpetrators had burned the woman's body before leaving her on the side of the busy roadway that travels through Harold Parker State forest.

Hashem said the murder, while nine years old, is still under investigation and no arrests have been made in connection with the grizzly incident.

The most recent murder previous to the one in 2002 occurred 20 years ago in Ballardvale. Hashem said that a mailman was shot while delivering mail in the Ballardvale section of Andover. 

He said that police eventually found the killer after he traveled up to Maine and killed himself. Hashem would not comment on further details regarding the murder.

Police are still investigating the double homicide of local developer John Magee and Geraldine Magee. They are still reporting that they have no suspects at the moment.