Bangor Maine Man Arrested for 1984 Murder

A man from Bangor, Maine is facing charges in connection to the 1984 murder of Linda Maxwell.

Bangor Maine Man Charged in Cold Case Murder

Raymond Brown, 65, of Bangor, formerly of Pembroke, is charged with murder for the death of Linda Maxwell.

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Murder Victim Linda Maxwell Disappeared in 1984 form Calais Maine

The 18-year-old victim was last seen in the Calais area  on August 23, 1984, after spending the evening with friends. Two days later, her body was recovered along the shoreline of the St. Croix River in Robbinston,  Washington County, Maine.

Despite an extensive investigation, the case remained unsolved for more than 40 years.

Maine State Police Took Cold Case Suspect Into Custody During Bangor Traffic Stop

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says an arrest in the case was finally made on May 1, 2025 for Linda Maxwell's murder. An extensive investigation by the Maine State Police led the Attorney General's Office to present the case to a Washington County Grand Jury and they returned an indictment.

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Raymond Brown was taken into custody Thursday after a traffic stop on Broadway in Bangor. He was taken to the Washington County Jail, where he's being held without bail.

Anyone with Information related to this case, or any unsolved homicide or missing persons case is encouraged to contact the Maine State Police.

We'll update this story as more details become available.