KITTERY, Maine — It's been 29 years since Maxine Bitomski was found murdered in her Kittery home. No one has been charged in connection with her death, but Maine State Police say they are getting closer to figuring out who killed the 73-year-old woman.
"We've processed forensic evidence using the newest technologies available to us, and the advantage time has given us, as in most cold cases, has made it possible for advances," Maine State Police Lieutenant Scott Gosselin said Thursday at a press conference.
Police said new DNA technology has allowed them to identify and interview a suspect. It has not led to an arrest or formal charges. They said it's the same person who was questioned at the beginning of the investigation.
"That suspect is still a focus. Despite that, we leave everything on the table," Gosselin said.
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information to help them make an arrest.
"What we're looking to do is make sure there isn't information out there that members of the public have that we need — that we can put together a case to make that arrest," Gosselin said.
For her grandchildren, it's been a long 29 years, and they are pleading for the public's help in solving this cold case.
"That person should be held accountable. It will not bring our grandmother back, it will not take the pain away, but it will give us a sense at least there has been justice for our grandmother," Maxine's grandson, George White, said.