“As we approach the anniversaries of the murders of these young women, it is important to remember their lives and to remind their loved ones and their community that we remain steadfast in exhausting every investigative tool to bring answers and accountability,” wrote DA Ryan in a letter to the Council.

Deanna Cremin, 17, was found murdered near her home in Somerville in 1995. Charline Rosemond, 23, was found shot to death in the city in 2009. Despite years of investigation, both cases remain open. DA Ryan’s office formed a dedicated Cold Case Unit in 2019 to apply new forensic tools and pursue unresolved cases like these with renewed urgency. However, neither case is currently being investigated by this unit, as both are considered “active.”

City Councilor Jesse Clingan welcomed the DA’s engagement. “These cases have haunted our community for far too long,” said Clingan. “We realize the limitations of what can be shared publicly in these cases, but coming to Somerville in person to update the Council and the public will help foster faith that the DA’s office is taking Deanna and Charline’s families’ cries for justice seriously.”

The April 10 meeting is open to the public and will be held at 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 7 p.m..

Community members are encouraged to attend or follow the proceedings via the city’s livestream. City of Somerville, Massachusetts – Calendar