Rural isolation of murdered orchestra player
UncategorizedThe tragic death of Mary Whitaker, a popular violinist in upstate New York orchestras, remains at this moment unsolved. Mary, 61, was found dead in her isolated summer residence in Chautaqua County, killed by a single shotgun wound.
No motive has been discovered. Her closest neighbours, quarter of a mile away either side, were Amish families. The music world mourns a precious soul.
Not a robbery as originally reported?
Update; very sad….
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2014/08/22/mary-whitaker-violinist-fatally-shot/14433181/
Yes, a robbery attempt. Two men have been arrested – one in his 30s, and the other 43. Both from PA.
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/chautauqua-county/two-arrested-in-death-of-chautauqua-violinist-20140822