Somerville City Council to introduce resolution seeking justice for unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims

As the community marks the 30th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Deanna Cremin and the 16th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Charline Rosemond, the Somerville City Council will introduce a resolution calling for renewed investigative efforts, transparency, and justice for these victims and others.

Sponsored by Councilors Jesse Clingan and JT Scott, the resolution urges the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police to apply modern forensic advancements and investigative resources to these long-standing cold cases.

“The families of Deanna Cremin and Charline Rosemond have endured decades of pain without answers,” said Councilor Scott. “This resolution is a call for renewed urgency and commitment to solving these cases..”

Deanna Cremin, a 17-year-old Somerville resident, was tragically murdered in 1995. Despite extensive investigative efforts, her case remains unsolved. Similarly, in 2009, Charline Rosemond was brutally murdered in Somerville, and her case remains open, leaving her loved ones without closure.

The resolution highlights the need for renewed efforts on these cases. It also calls for increased collaboration with federal agencies such as the FBI and emphasizes the importance of community engagement—through public awareness campaigns, monetary rewards, and anonymous tip lines—to generate new leads.

“We are inviting all friends, family, or anybody that wants to see justice for these two Somerville women, to come up to Somerville City Hall Thursday night”,  says Charline’s sister Rose. “We need to show resolve; we won’t give up until the guilty are held accountable.”

Furthermore, the City Council is calling for a public update from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office on the status of these cases to reaffirm transparency and accountability while respecting the confidentiality of ongoing investigations.

“We cannot allow these cases to be forgotten,” said Councilor Clingan. “The families deserve answers, and the community deserves to see justice served. We stand with them in demanding action.”

The resolution will be introduced at the upcoming City Council meeting on March 27, 2025.

All are invited to attend.