Detectives Seek Public’s Help In Cold Homicide Case

Location: Residence in the 36000 block of Winner Circle, Stable Farm, Rehoboth, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, January 26, 2007 at 12:50 p.m.
Victim:
Paula F. Grossi, 45 (picture attached)

Suspects:

White male, 40 years of age, 5’06” tall, 200 lbs, with an unknown type of mark (possibly a tattoo) under his left eye. He was seen wearing a pair of black overalls, brown construction boots, a black knit cap, and dark gloves (see attached composite sketch- thin face).
White male, 20-25 years of age, 5’07” tall, 160 to 170 lbs. He was seen wearing a hooded jacket, white gloves, and a wool “skull cap” (see attached composite sketch- round face).


Resume:
Rehoboth, DE- Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a five year old homicide case that occurred in Rehoboth.

On Friday, January 26, 2007, the Delaware State Police responded to a residence located in the 36000 block of Winner Circle, in the Stable Farm development of Rehoboth, DE for the report of a shooting that had occurred. Upon their arrival, troopers located a female victim, later identified as Paula F. Grossi, suffering from a gunshot wound. Ms. Grossi succumbed to her fatal injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was subsequently turned over to the medical examiner’s office who determined that the cause of her death was homicide.

Arriving troopers also learned that a relative of the victim and a friend were asleep in a second floor bedroom of the home when the shooting occurred. They advised troopers that two white male suspects confronted them in the bedroom and bound their hands and feet. The suspects then ransacked the home prior to fleeing. The relative and the friend were then able to free themselves at which time they located Paula Grossi on the first floor of the home.

The subsequent investigation has produced several leads in the case; however, detectives have been unable to make an arrest. Detectives have been able to obtain composite sketches of both suspects (See attached).

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this homicide or may recognize the suspects depicted in the sketches to contact Detective Roger Cresto at the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit at 302-741-2732. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.