The person at the center of this case
Mary Simpson (White, Female, age 12)
Homicide · Closed
62 years waiting · since 1964
ALFRED RAYMOND MURRAY - DECEASED HOMICIDE OFFENDER
Justice for Mary Simpson (White, Female, age 12) — the trail went cold in 1964, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Alfred Raymond Murray was employed by the U.S. Army (1951-1959) and worked as a truck driver for Mayflower Van Lines—did his employment or travel routes connect him to the Elmira area in March 1964?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific evidence was recovered at the crime scene that allowed for DNA matching over 60 years later?
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timeline
Lead #3Why was there a 61-year gap between the crime and DNA confirmation? Were there investigative leads or suspects identified in 1964?
On March 15, 1964, 12-year-old Mary Simpson disappeared while walking from a family member's home in Elmira, New York. Her remains were discovered four days later in a wooded area, concealed under heavy rocks, bearing evidence of sexual trauma. In 2025, DNA evidence from the crime scene was matched to deceased offender Alfred Raymond Murray, a former Army employee and truck driver, finally identifying her killer decades after her death.
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location
Lead #4The wooded lovers' lane location was known to be frequented by children and couples—did any witnesses ever come forward regarding suspicious activity in the area?
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Source Narrative
On March 15, 1964, Mary Simpson (White, Female, age 12) was last seen walking from a family member’s residence in Elmira, New York, at approximately 7pm. Simpson’s remains were located on March 19, 1964, in a wooded area off an old logging road commonly used as a lovers’ lane just outside the city by children playing in the area.
Simpson’s remains were concealed underneath multiple large rocks with the heaviest weighing approximately 110 pounds. Simpson had experienced sexual trauma.
Offender Alfred Raymond Murray (White, Male, age 32) now deceased as of March 16, 2004, was exhumed on November 5, 2025. Murray’s DNA was compared to evidence discovered at the crime scene and was confirmed a match.
Murray was employed by the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1959.
Murray was also a truck driver for a moving company named Mayflower Van Lines. Murray lived or was known to travel in New York.
The Elmira City Police Department is requesting anyone who has information regarding Murray and his criminal behavior to contact them and provide information.
Timeline of Events
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1964-03-15
19:00Mary Simpson Last Seen
Mary Simpson was last seen walking from a family member's residence in Elmira, New York at approximately 7:00 PM.
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1964-03-19
Remains Discovered
Mary Simpson's remains were located in a wooded area off an old logging road by children playing in the area. Her body was concealed underneath multiple large rocks, the heaviest weighing approximately 110 pounds.
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2025-11-05
Offender Exhumed and DNA Matched
Alfred Raymond Murray's remains were exhumed and his DNA was compared to evidence from the crime scene, confirming a match to the 1964 homicide.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1964 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:July 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1964 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:July 12, 2026