Deanna Cremin’s memory was honored in a special ceremony Monday night, as friends and family reaffirmed their commitment to bring her assailant to justice.

Friends and family of Deanna Cremin grieve and a search for answers
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By Jim Clark

Twenty years have passed since the murder of Somerville resident Deanna Cremin. On Monday, March 30, the anniversary of her tragic death, Cremin’s family and friends gathered for a special prayer service in her honor at St. Ann’s church in Somerville.

Attendees remembered the all the good things that she brought to them and to others who were unable to participate in the service. Her passing was lamented, and renewed resolve to solve the mystery of who took her life was proclaimed.

Cremin, a student of Somerville High School, was strangled to death, presumably on the night of March 29, 1995. She had been expected to return home from visiting with friends by 10:00 p.m. that evening, but she never made it. Her body was discovered by two children she babysat for on the morning of March 30, behind a senior housing complex.

A new flyer has been issued by Friends of Deanna Cremin in the hope that additional information will be brought to light in the case. (click to enlarge)

The organization Friends of Deanna Cremin have throughout the ensuing years encouraged authorities to keep the investigation active, and plead with the public to come forward with any information that might help bring the matter to closure.

This year’s memorial event served as a reminder to the community that this unsolved crime still affect many who knew and loved Cremin. A reward of $70,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for her murder has been established by the group.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan recently indicated that some new advances have been made in the case, but details have not been publicly disclosed.

Anyone who may have relevant information in the case is urged to contact either the Somerville police directly or through Friends of Deanna Cremin by calling 617-544-7167 or email at friendsofdeannacremin@gmail.com.

A worksheet from an adult living class that Deanna completed on the 29th of March, the last day she was seen alive, was recently released to the public. (click to enlarge)

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