The person at the center of this case
Mary Simpson (White, Female, age 12)
Homicide · Closed - Offender Identified via DNA (Posthumous)
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 U.S. Army (1951-1959) and worked as truck driver for Mayflower Van Lines—did his employment provide access to the Elmira area and opportunity?
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evidence
Lead #2DNA evidence from the 1964 crime scene was preserved and successfully matched to Murray decades later—what specific biological evidence was recovered and analyzed?
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location
Lead #3The wooded lovers' lane area was commonly used by children—were there other incidents or complaints in this location before or after 1964?
On March 15, 1964, 12-year-old Mary Simpson disappeared while walking from a family member's residence in Elmira, New York. Her remains were discovered four days later in a wooded area, concealed under heavy rocks, bearing evidence of sexual trauma. Decades later, DNA evidence linked deceased offender Alfred Raymond Murray to the crime scene, finally identifying her killer through modern forensic science.
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person
Lead #4Murray lived or traveled in New York—what other locations did he frequent and could he be connected to other unsolved cases from that era?
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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
12-year-old Mary Simpson last seen walking from a family member's residence in Elmira, New York at approximately 7pm
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1964-03-19
Remains Discovered
Simpson's remains located in wooded area off old logging road by children playing in the area; concealed beneath multiple large rocks weighing approximately 110 pounds; evidence of sexual trauma present
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2004-03-16
Offender Death
Alfred Raymond Murray (White, Male, age 32 at time of crime) deceased
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2025-11-05
DNA Exhumation and Analysis
Murray's remains exhumed; DNA compared to crime scene evidence and confirmed as match
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1964 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 1964 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:October 30, 2026