| Age / Sex / Race: | 72 / Female / White |
| Location of Homicide: | 1000 Oldtown Road |
| County: | Allegany |
| Date / Time: | 5 / 17 / 1965 |
| Cause of Death: | Blunt Force |
| Details: | On the above referenced date, Mrs. Welch’s body was located in her home deceased of apparent blunt force trauma and strangulation. The motive of this case may have been sexual in nature. A prime suspect was developed and retained for questioning however, due to lack of sufficient evidence, the suspect had to be released. |
| Investigator: |
Detective Sergeant John Cook Maryland State Police - Cold Case Unit 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, Maryland 21208 410-290-0050 jgcook@mdsp.org |