Maine State Police Seeking Public’s Help in Solving Shocking Cold Case Killing From the 1980s

Here in Maine, we are lucky to have some of the nation's most dedicated police and detectives.

Despite their dedication, sometimes cases go unsolved for decades.  In most cases, however, the crimes are eventually solved.

For example, in early May, the Maine State Police made an arrest in the 1984 killing of Linda Maxwell.  She had gone missing after spending an evening with friends in Calais.  Her body was found a few days later on the banks of the St. Croix River.  On May 1st, 2025, police arrested 65-year-old Raymond Brown and charged him with her killing.

The Maine State Police are now in the process of tackling another cold case.

Donald Dunlap of Lewiston, Maine

According to a Facebook post from the Maine State Police, at about 6 p.m. on May 6th, 1988, Donald Dunlap's body was found in the bedroom of his first-floor apartment in Lewiston.

His body had been discovered by the building's management.  They had been called to the apartment after neighbors reported a strong odor in the building.

An investigation by police revealed that there had been some kind of struggle or altercation in the apartment's living room.  It appeared that the altercation happened near the couch or coffee table.

Do you know anything that could help police solve this murder case?  If you do, you can call the Maine State Police at 207.624.7076 or 911.  You can also fill out the tip form found HERE.

Hopefully, you know something that can help police solve this nearly 40-year-old crime.